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title: "Framework for Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems"
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# Framework for Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c0a2880-8b8b-45a3-9d70-a290894eee3b

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Framework for Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems" to Integrated Water Services and Waterman Environmental Services. The contract, valued at £1,400,000 GBP, covers technical inspection and testing services, with a contract period starting on December 1, 2023, and ending on November 30, 2025. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on July 28, 2023.

This contract opportunity for the provision of Legionella control services in water systems by Durham County Council presents a chance for businesses in the technical inspection and testing services industry to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, given the SME suitability highlighted in the procurement details. The contract covers multiple locations in England, providing a wide scope for business growth and development.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water systems in all Durham County Council sites and Educational and External client buildings within County Durham and also other additional premises within the North East Region. This Framework contract will cover approximately 520 establishments including educational establishments and external client buildings. Additional information: Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract (https://www.nepo.org) website and access the tender using DN673623. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system please contact the NEPO helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method detailed below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. * Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e.password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. * Email (ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com) - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c31de2b-7289-494e-bdae-815bd2b58596 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; WATERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c31de2b-7289-494e-bdae-815bd2b58596
- 28 Jun 2023 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537c1f7d-f59f-4d0a-8fb7-9c56115ff74a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c31de2b-7289-494e-bdae-815bd2b58596
  19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537c1f7d-f59f-4d0a-8fb7-9c56115ff74a
  28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org

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