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L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council in Inverness is managing the procurement of water system compliance services under the title "L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing." This process is focused on ensuring the safe and effective operation of water systems across various business units within the Highland Council area, specifically covering regions such as North and North West, Cromarty Firth, Inverness & Nairn, and West, Lochaber, Skye & Badenoch. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent process. Key dates include the tender closing deadline on 6th April 2026, with the contract award phase commencing shortly after. The procurement falls under the works category, with specific focus on the servicing and maintenance of water systems in compliance with EU/BS standards and other applicable guidelines. The contract has been carried forward to the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st July 2026, evidencing the conclusion of the tendering process.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water compliance and servicing, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. The contract is divided into three lots, each covering different geographic areas, providing a chance for multiple companies to be involved, as demonstrated by contracts already awarded to RI Cruden, Integrated Water Services Ltd, and SMS Environmental Ltd, which cater to these different lots. Those in the plumbing and environmental sectors, especially those with memberships in organisations such as the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) or WaterSafe, stand to benefit, given the demand for expert knowledge in compliance with legislative and safety standards. With the option to extend the agreement by up to 36 months post the initial period, this procurement process not only offers immediate business growth opportunities but also long-term potential for ongoing service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing

Notice Description

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Lot Information

North and North West

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

Cromarty Firth, Inverness & Nairn

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

West, Lochaber, Skye & Badenoch

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825016
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,566,950 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

RI Cruden

Integrated Water Services Ltd

SMS Environmental Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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