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title: "Water Hygiene & Management Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites"
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# Water Hygiene & Management Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47fc132b-c646-4f1b-adbc-01fd095d96a8

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS has awarded a contract for "Water Hygiene & Management Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites" to Airmec Essential Services. The services include monitoring water temperatures, cleaning and disinfection, annual inspections of storage tanks, and a biennial legionella risk assessment. The procurement process commenced on 1st June 2024, with an initial contract period of two fixed years and optional extensions up to 2028. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold. This contract, valued at £41,538, targets the building and facilities management services category and focuses on locations within London, United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage as of the latest update on 8th August 2024.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building and facilities management services, particularly those experienced in water hygiene and management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as indicated by the accessibility criteria. Companies with expertise in periodic maintenance tasks and regulatory compliance will find this contract a substantial opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a robust client relationship with the Environment Agency.

## Notice

You are invited to quote for the Water Hygiene & Management Services contract at the Thames Barrier and Associated Sites. The contract scope includes monthly monitoring of the hot & cold water temperatures, quarterly showerhead cleaning/disinfection. Annual inspection, cleaning & disinfection of cold water storage tanks & annual servicing of thermostatic mixing valves. You will also carry out the 2 yearly site legionella risk assessment. The contract will commence on 01 June 2024 and will be awarded for 2 fixed years plus 2 (1+1) optional year extensions. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please email elaine.furber@environment-agency.gov.uk to request a copy of the invite to quote specification. You must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed to elaine.furber@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on Monday 29th April 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elaine.furber@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on Thursday 29th February 2024. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87651531-64d3-467d-be5e-9ab47e6260c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,538 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | EASTMOOR STREET, CHARLTON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE7 8LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Charlton Village & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRMEC ESSENTIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87651531-64d3-467d-be5e-9ab47e6260c5
- 9 Jan 2024 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded4ca0f-a335-47e0-a360-e66e62b2d72c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87651531-64d3-467d-be5e-9ab47e6260c5
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded4ca0f-a335-47e0-a360-e66e62b2d72c
  9th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a965d226-f80a-4cfe-88e8-a76d86f14086
  Signed contract

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