Tender

PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC" is currently in the Tender stage, initiated by East Ayrshire Council. This public contract focuses on providing water hygiene testing services and maintenance for non-domestic water systems. The works encompass planned inspections, servicing, testing, certification, and emergency repairs, primarily conducted during normal working hours. The contract was made publicly available on the 25th of September 2025, with a submission deadline set for the 31st of October 2025 at noon. The procurement method used is the open procedure, allowing electronic submissions only. The industry category falls under general public services, and the services are to be carried out in the region designated as UKM93, Kilmarnock. The process aligns with the Corporate Procurement Team's details located at East Ayrshire Council's HQ, Kilmarnock.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water hygiene services and maintenance, particularly those with experience in planned and emergency repairs of water systems. Ideal participants are companies in good financial standing that are members of the Legionella Control Association. The contract entails a duration of 1,110 days with potential for two additional one-year extensions, generating opportunities for sustained business growth. Additionally, businesses that can deliver community benefits such as employment, training opportunities, and community engagement may find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, ensuring that they meet the financial and capability criteria as outlined in the tender's selection conditions.

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Notice Title

PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC

Notice Description

Water Hygiene Testing Service and Maintenance Term Contract. The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic water systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Water Hygiene Testing Service and Maintenance Term Contract. The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic water systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Renewal: 2No. 1 year optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542172
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
37 Months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, procurement@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    PS-25-175 - Provision of Water Hygiene Service, Testing & Maintenance MTC - Water Hygiene Testing Service and Maintenance Term Contract. The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic water systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

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