Award

Water Quality Management Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, is conducting a tender for "Water Quality Management Services" within the industry category of public services. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and is currently in the Award stage, having been officially awarded on 20th March 2020. The successful contractor will provide essential services, including monitoring and inspecting hot and cold-water systems, in non-domestic properties across North Ayrshire, which encompasses Mainland and the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The estimated contract value is £750,000, with a focus on compliance with the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 regarding legionella control measures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality and management services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience. Potential bidders should ideally possess expertise in temperature testing, cleaning, disinfection, and risk assessments related to water systems. Furthermore, the contract stipulates a minimum turnover requirement and the necessity of specific insurance coverages, making it suitable for well-established firms with proven capabilities in delivering similar services and a commitment to compliance with health and safety standards.

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Notice Title

Water Quality Management Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to undertake water quality management services within non-domestic properties within North Ayrshire. This includes: regimes for temperature testing (outlet monitoring) and cleaning and disinfection; tank inspections; servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and risk assessments (including reviews of existing). The successful contractor will be required to undertake the monitoring and inspection of the hot and cold-water services to all sites listed in the Property & Asset Schedule. The contractor will also be be required to carry out the annual, quarterly and monthly tasks as laid out within the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 HSG274 "Legionnaires Disease" Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems (hereinafter L8).

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to undertake water quality management services within non-domestic properties within North Ayrshire. This includes: regimes for temperature testing (outlet monitoring) and cleaning and disinfection; tank inspections; servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and risk assessments (including reviews of existing). The successful contractor will be required to undertake the monitoring and inspection of the hot and cold-water services to all sites listed in the Property & Asset Schedule. The contractor will also be be required to carry out the annual, quarterly and monthly tasks as laid out within the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 HSG274 "Legionnaires Disease" Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems (hereinafter L8).

Renewal: 3 year initial term, 2 x 1 year option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384157
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

41 - Collected and purified water

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

41000000 - Collected and purified water

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

90700000 - Environmental services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSL COMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Water Quality Management Services - North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to undertake water quality management services within non-domestic properties within North Ayrshire. This includes: regimes for temperature testing (outlet monitoring) and cleaning and disinfection; tank inspections; servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and risk assessments (including reviews of existing). The successful contractor will be required to undertake the monitoring and inspection of the hot and cold-water services to all sites listed in the Property & Asset Schedule. The contractor will also be be required to carry out the annual, quarterly and monthly tasks as laid out within the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 HSG274 "Legionnaires Disease" Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems (hereinafter L8).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384157
    Water Quality Management Services - North Ayrshire Council requires a contractor to undertake water quality management services within non-domestic properties within North Ayrshire. This includes: regimes for temperature testing (outlet monitoring) and cleaning and disinfection; tank inspections; servicing of thermostatic mixing valves and risk assessments (including reviews of existing). The successful contractor will be required to undertake the monitoring and inspection of the hot and cold-water services to all sites listed in the Property & Asset Schedule. The contractor will also be be required to carry out the annual, quarterly and monthly tasks as laid out within the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L8 HSG274 "Legionnaires Disease" Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems (hereinafter L8).

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