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24 Jul 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed a procurement process for the servicing and reactive maintenance of water hygiene systems across its campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, classified under the CPV code 65130000 for the operation of water supplies. This contract, awarded on 24th July 2026 to Churchill Environmental Services Limited, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication, conducted through a further competition via Westworks BMC DPS. The tender process focused on the provision of annual servicing, bi-annual risk assessments, and maintenance of associated water systems, engaging within the industry category of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in water systems management. Companies offering quality service in resourcing, response capability, and sustainability will find value in such opportunities. The award criteria, emphasising experience and organisational culture alongside price competitiveness, suggest that well-resourced and experienced service providers positioned to offer comprehensive maintenance solutions would be strong contenders for similar future contracts. This procurement not only supports infrastructure management but also highlights a commitment to maintaining high standards in water hygiene and safety within educational environments, facilitating business growth for the winner.

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Notice Title

Water Hygiene Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance

Notice Description

Annual servicing and reactive maintenance for the organisation's hot and cold-water distribution systems including bi-annual risk assessments,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual servicing and reactive maintenance for the organisation's hot and cold-water distribution systems, including bi-annual risk assessments, City Campus closed system heating - sample and analysis, closed system chilled water - sample and analysis and maintenance of two ornamental ponds at Oxstalls Campus. This procurement was completed via a further competition via Westworks BMC DPS

Procurement Information

Procurement completed via further competition via Westworks BMC DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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