Award

Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, operating as NatureScot, has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings". The contract, awarded on the 24th April 2025, involves comprehensive water hygiene services across multiple NatureScot properties in Scotland. This procurement, falling under the services category of environmental protection, was facilitated via an open procedure. Key milestones included the tender closing on 19th February 2025, followed by the evaluation and awarding phase starting on 20th February 2025. With a total contract value of GBP 62,256 awarded to HCS Water Treatment Ltd, the process reflects consistent operational monitoring and maintenance via a detailed programme of monthly visits, quarterly checks, and annual testing.

The award presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in offering technical environmental services. Businesses skilled in water hygiene management, such as water treatment specialists or environmental services providers, will find competitive advantages through projects like these, given the recurring nature and potential for contract extensions up to 48 months. For similar tenders, businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions, as reflected by the award criteria weighting 60% on quality and 40% on price, stand the best chance of success in this sector.

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Notice Title

Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings

Notice Description

NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.

Renewal: Option to extend contract for a maximum of 48 months beyond initial 12-month contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528967
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,256 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCS WATER TREATMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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