Planning

Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)". Scheduled to follow this planning stage, the university will issue a formal notice by 25th April 2025. Interested parties are required to register their interest by 8th April 2025 at 12 noon. The procurement pertains to the education sector and involves services, specifically sampling and assessments for water quality and legionella risk management, with an estimated contract value of £180,000. The University aims to partner with an accredited contractor capable of delivering these services professionally and within regulatory compliance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in microbiological and chemical testing, water quality analysis, and legionella risk management. Ideal candidates would be independent service providers accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 and registered with the Legionella Control Association. Furthermore, businesses with local operations, ideally within one hour of Glasgow, will benefit due to requirements for prompt sampling and analysis. By securing this contract, such businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their client base within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) (UOS-36552-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde (the "University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Routine analysis and interpretation of results for microbiological (TVCs, coliforms, e.coli) & legionella: - Ad hoc sample collection and analysis for all types of water tests & both microbiological chemical (usually requested when the University / Estates Services have identified potential water quality issue): - Investigative monitoring in cases of staff complaints or whereby analysis highlights issues of non-conformity; - Required to operate independently. No remedial water treatment work will be awarded to the appointed Contractor of analytical services, and they must be able to demonstrate impartiality and independence from any water treatment works: - Testing laboratory must be accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025. Laboratory must be situated locally, ideally within 1 hour of Glasgow in order to undertake short notice sampling with swift and efficient analytical turnaround: - The appointed Contractor must be able to react to unforeseen circumstances and provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to water services: - The appointed Contractor must provide competent auditing and technical advice to ensure full WQ legislative compliance: - The appointed Contractor's sampling staff must be appropriately trained in sampling techniques as per British Standards 8554:2015 Code of Practice for the sampling and monitoring of hot and cold water services in buildings, and subject to verification of competence, before being allowed to work unsupervised; and - The appointed Contractor's sampling staff will also possess an understanding of the basic principles and practices of water services, distribution and quality. In addition to this, sampling staff shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of relevant chemical and microbiological analytical procedures. The appointed Contractor must hold the following accreditation (or equivalent): - Registered with Legionella Control Association for Legionella Risk Assessment Services and Legionella Monitoring Services: 1.1 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Hot and Cold Water Systems, 1.3 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Process and Other Systems, 7.1 - Sampling, 7.3 - Laboratory Services, and 7.4 - Interpretation of Analysis: - SGS ISO 9001:2015: - UKAS (ISO / IEC 17025:2017); and - SafeContractor. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527189
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Magnus Tuck - Procurement Co-Ordinator
Contact Email
magnus.tuck@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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