Award

Legionella Water Management Contract

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

16 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Legionella Water Management Contract, focusing on ensuring compliance with the Approved Code of Practice ACOPL8 for the control of legionella bacteria in water systems. The contract, awarded to Envirocure Ltd, covers inspections of water systems across the council's operational buildings within the West Dunbartonshire area, under an open procurement method. Initially set for two years, the contract includes an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, with the award notice dated 3rd February 2026 and the contract signed on 17th September 2025. Key aspects, such as service delivery and price criteria, played a role in the awarding decision.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public health and safety services, particularly those specialising in water management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Envirocure Ltd, known for their expertise in such domains, have demonstrated competitiveness in this tender. Businesses with capabilities in service delivery and technical compliance with water safety standards are well-suited to future tenders similar to this one, offering multiple inspection schedules and potential contract extensions. This type of procurement invites businesses that can adhere to high service quality and competitive pricing structures, allowing them to expand their influence within the UK's public services sector.

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Notice Title

Legionella Water Management Contract

Notice Description

The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods,

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods,. .

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796630
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548600
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Street
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIROCURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530466
    Legionella Water Management Contract - The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods,
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548600
    Legionella Water Management Contract - The contract is required to ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Approved Code of Practice - 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' (ACOPL8). The tender will cover the monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspections of water systems in the Council operational buildings. The proposal is to procure the works on an initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods,

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