This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2018 at 01:00

Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of water quality control services from 2018 to 2022, specifically focusing on the inspection of water systems across its Corporate Property and Housing Property portfolios. The tender stage has recently been completed, concluding on October 23, 2017. The council is located in Motherwell, within the UKM84 region, and the procurement method utilised is selective under a restricted procedure. This project has a total estimated value of £1,920,000, with significant funding allocated to two distinct lots: approximately £800,000 for monitoring and analytical sampling in Corporate Properties and £1,120,000 for the Housing Property portfolio.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality management and inspection services, particularly those with experience in Legionella control. SMEs with a proven track record in similar projects, as well as larger firms with relevant qualifications, are encouraged to consider bidding. The successful contractors will be expected to demonstrate substantial experience and capability, responding to high-volume and prioritised orders. Such engagements not only foster business growth but also enhance compliance with health and safety legislation within the region.

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Notice Title

Water Quality Control 2018-2022

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to establish a contract for future provision of Inspection of Water Systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio (including the Council's Outdoor Centre at Kilbowie, Oban) and Housing Property portfolios. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act North Lanarkshire Council has a statutory requirement for control of Legionella and maintenance of systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Monitoring and analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella of water systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio

The following information is intended as an overview and should assist Candidates in making an informed decision as to whether to submit a completed ESPD for this provision. This is not a specification of requirements and Candidates are not requested to provide proposals for a solution at this stage. A full and detailed specification of requirements shall be provided within the ITT, which shall be issued to shortlisted Candidates. . The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake Inspection of Water Systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio (including the Council's Outdoor Centre at Kilbowie, Oban). Under the Health & Safety at Work Act North Lanarkshire Council has a statutory requirement for control of Legionella and maintenance of systems. . Lot 1 - Monitoring and analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella of water systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio (including the Council's Outdoor Centre at Kilbowie, Oban). Award of this lot on the basis of MEAT, the evaluation of a combination of Service Providers rates and quality questions. Anticipated upper limit of spend to be potentially routed thought this lot circa 800000 GBP. . The works will be subject to a priority coding system as follows: commenced within 3 hours outwith normal hours and completed as soon as practical; commenced within 3 hours within normal working hours and completed as soon as practical; completed within 3 working days; completed within 7 working days; completed within 20 working days; and Start and finish dates to be set on Order. . The contract will include analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella as well as the monitoring, inspection and testing of water systems which includes a water quality management service carrying out risk assessments to identify potential risk areas and establish a programme of work to manage the risks. Visits will be visited on a monthly, 3 monthly, 6 monthly and annual basis in accordance with the Approved L8 Code of Practice to carry out specified works which include but are not limited to determining current location of storage tanks, pipework systems and mains supply, measure and inspect storage tanks, cleaning and disinfecting, pipework systems and mains supply, obtaining water samples and submitting to analyst, obtaining test certificates when requested for bacterial, chemical, lead and legionella analysis, prepare schematic for all site water systems upon request, provide site log books which shall contain details of the systems including results of risk assessments, information relating to temperature, inspections, sampling results and treatments, service records of visits, management systems protocols relating to the site system, chlorine dosing systems, upgrading storage tanks and servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and recording of temperatures where required within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area. . The contract will be governed by JCT Conditions MTC/Scotland as amended by the Employer. Full details to be set out within the ITT. . Candidates should note that it is possible that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) ("TUPE") may apply to this contract. Full details to be set out within the ITT. . Note, the contract value is an estimate and that there is no guarantee of any specific volume of business arising under the Contract. . As part of the selection stage evaluation criteria Candidates are required to have and to evidence substantial experience and capability of delivering a contract of this nature i.e. high volume of orders, prioritised orders, etc.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 2 - Monitoring and analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella of water systems within the Councils Housing Property portfolio

The following information is intended as an overview and should assist Candidates in making an informed decision as to whether to submit a completed ESPD for this provision. This is not a specification of requirements and Candidates are not requested to provide proposals for a solution at this stage. A full and detailed specification of requirements shall be provided within the ITT, which shall be issued to shortlisted Candidates. . The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake Inspection of Water Systems within the Councils Housing Property portfolio. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act North Lanarkshire Council has a statutory requirement for control of Legionella and maintenance of systems. . Lot 2 - Monitoring and analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella of water systems within the Councils Housing Property portfolio. Award of this lot on the basis of MEAT, the evaluation of a combination of Service Providers rates and quality questions. Anticipated upper limit of spend to be potentially routed thought this lot circa 1120000 GBP. . The works will be subject to a priority coding system as follows: commenced within 3 hours outwith normal hours and completed as soon as practical; commenced within 3 hours within normal working hours and completed as soon as practical; completed within 3 working days; completed within 7 working days; completed within 20 working days; and Start and finish dates to be set on Order. . The contract will include analytical sampling for chemicals and bacteria including Legionella as well as the monitoring, inspection and testing of water systems which includes a water quality management service carrying out risk assessments to identify potential risk areas and establish a programme of work to manage the risks. Visits will be carried out as instructed by Housing Property and will include but are not limited to determining current location of storage tanks, pipework systems and mains supply, measure and inspect storage tanks, cleaning and disinfecting, pipework systems and mains supply, obtaining water samples and submitting to analyst, obtaining test certificates when requested for bacterial, chemical, lead and legionella analysis, prepare schematic for all site water systems upon request, provide site log books which shall contain details of the systems including results of risk assessments, information relating to temperature, inspections, sampling results and treatments, service records of visits, management systems protocols relating to the site system, chlorine dosing systems, upgrading storage tanks and servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and recording of temperatures where required within the geographical boundaries of the North Lanarkshire Council area. . The contract will be governed by JCT Conditions MTC/Scotland as amended by the Employer. Full details to be set out within the ITT. . Candidates should note that it is possible that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) ("TUPE") may apply to this contract. Full details to be set out within the ITT. . Note, the contract value is an estimate and that there is no guarantee of any specific volume of business arising under the Contract. . As part of the selection stage evaluation criteria Candidates are required to have and to evidence substantial experience and capability of delivering a contract of this nature i.e. high volume of orders, prioritised orders, etc.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000512791
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HBE Risk Management

SPIE Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296332
    Water Quality Control 2018-2022 - This procurement exercise is to establish a contract for future provision of Inspection of Water Systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio (including the Council's Outdoor Centre at Kilbowie, Oban) and Housing Property portfolios. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act North Lanarkshire Council has a statutory requirement for control of Legionella and maintenance of systems.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326900
    Water Quality Control 2018-2022 - This procurement exercise is to establish a contract for future provision of Inspection of Water Systems within the Councils Corporate Property portfolio (including the Council's Outdoor Centre at Kilbowie, Oban) and Housing Property portfolios. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act North Lanarkshire Council has a statutory requirement for control of Legionella and maintenance of systems.

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