NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2018 at 01:00

Tender

19 Apr 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh. The contract, titled "NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water," falls under the health industry category and is situated within Scotland. This tender is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 1st September 2018, and is valued at £563,896. It aims to provide Authorising Engineer services for water systems across NHS properties in Scotland and follows an open procurement method.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering, environmental health, and water safety services. Companies that hold relevant qualifications, such as the AE Foundation Certificate and experience in healthcare environments, will benefit the most. With the emphasis on compliance with health and safety regulations and technical expertise, businesses that can demonstrate a strong background in these areas are well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially open doors for future projects within the NHS framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AE (Water) will act as an independent professional adviser to the NHS Health Boards. The AE (Water) will be appointed by the NHS Health Boards with a brief to provide services in accordance with all parts of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM 00 and 04-01, all parts) guidance, COSHH and HSE ACoP L8. The AE (Water) must be qualified to AE Foundation Certificate level and should preferably be a qualified Microbiologist for this discipline, with a relevant degree in the field of science, preferably Microbiology and at least ten years relevant experience in healthcare. The organisation providing the service shall be a member of the Legionella Control Association and comply with its code of conduct. In addition to the AE (Water) services stated, in the event that the NHS Health Board requests the contracted organisation to provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to AE (Water) services, then the contracted organisation must either directly employ a suitably qualified person, preferably a Chartered Engineer or arrange for one from a qualified third party to provide the service required. This suitably qualified person must have a minimum ten years relevant experience in healthcare sector.

Renewal: Six months prior to the end date a contract renewal notice will be issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540017
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332525
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£563,896 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 15 Apr 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
After 36 months, a contract notice will be issued.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Hydrop

Pro Lp Consulting Ltd

Water Hygiene Centre

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317298
    NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332525
    NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only.

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