Planning

Provision of Water Quality Management Services (including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews)

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is in the planning phase of its procurement process for the provision of Water Quality Management Services, which includes Legionella risk assessments and risk assessment reviews. This procurement, with an estimated value of £166,000, will take place in the region of UKM95 and is classified under the services category. The main goal is to ensure compliance with the necessary health and safety regulations and to support the council’s objectives regarding water hygiene. The process anticipates an open procurement method beginning on 21st September 2026, where the most economically advantageous tender will be selected.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies experienced in water management services, especially those specialising in risk assessments and laboratory testing services. It offers a chance for firms to partner with a local authority to enhance water safety and compliance standards. Businesses with a strong background in environmental and water quality management, possessing the required technical expertise and compliance with the Health and Safety Executive’s guidelines, will be well-suited to participate in this competitive process. This contract will enable a successful bidder to expand their service portfolio and bolster their experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Water Quality Management Services (including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews)

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a Water Quality (WQ) Management Service, including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews. The service will also include water sampling, together with the collection and transportation of samples to an appropriate accredited laboratory. The purpose of this contract is to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Executive's Approved Code of Practice L8 and associated guidance, and to support the Council in meeting its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to water hygiene and the management of Legionella risk

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a Water Quality (WQ) Management Service, including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews. The service will also include water sampling, together with the collection and transportation of samples to an appropriate accredited laboratory. The purpose of this contract is to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Executive's Approved Code of Practice L8 and associated guidance, and to support the Council in meeting its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to water hygiene and the management of Legionella risk.. The Contract will be awarded via open procedure on a single contractor basis where acceptable bids are received on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833344
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557868
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20264 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557868
    Provision of Water Quality Management Services (including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews) - South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a Water Quality (WQ) Management Service, including Legionella Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews. The service will also include water sampling, together with the collection and transportation of samples to an appropriate accredited laboratory. The purpose of this contract is to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Executive's Approved Code of Practice L8 and associated guidance, and to support the Council in meeting its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to water hygiene and the management of Legionella risk

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