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Water Monitoring Services

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness, Scotland, has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Water Monitoring Services." This contract pertains to the Economic Affairs category and involves the supply of water monitoring services, including risk assessments, remote temperature monitoring, and legionella control, across various regions including Inverness, Moray, Argyll, Orkney, Western Isles, and Portree. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and is valued at £189,000. SMS Environmental Ltd, designated as the supplier, signed the contract on 12 March 2026, following a successful bid submission recognised under the Scottish procurement framework regulations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in water quality and hygiene management. The comprehensive scope covering remote monitoring and legionella control opens doors for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. With Highlands and Islands Enterprise as the buying organisation, companies based in the specified Scottish regions, or those equipped to operate remotely, will find competitive advantages in this procurement process. The contract's details could enhance visibility and provide a foothold in environmental management services within the broader UK market. Additionally, the structured framework allows suitable businesses to showcase their capabilities and grow through reliable engagements with regional agencies.

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Notice Title

Water Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Supply of Water Monitoring Services, risk assessments, remote temperature monitoring, legionella control.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Water Monitoring services - including risk assessments, remote monitoring and legionella control, remedial works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552070
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMS ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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