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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046fea"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046fea

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## Summary

The contract issued by Staffordshire County Council, titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems," pertains to the services sector, specifically water distribution and related services (CPV code 65100000). Covering multiple locations across Staffordshire and some areas in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands, the contract encompasses the servicing, testing, and maintenance of hot and cold domestic water systems. This contract involves the monitoring requirements for Legionella control, prevention of scalding, and compliance with water regulations. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with HSL Compliance Limited successfully securing the contract, which is valued at £1,900,000 and was signed on 28th August 2024. The official start date is 10th October 2024, and it is expected to run until 9th October 2028, with potential extension options up to 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the water services, maintenance, and compliance industries. Companies specialising in domestic water systems, particularly those with capabilities in responsive maintenance and preventive services, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The scope of this framework covers approximately 498 properties, including educational institutions, care homes, civic buildings, offices, and fire stations, which provides substantial business development potential. Compliance with British Standards, health and safety legislation, and specific water regulation requirements are critical, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with relevant technical expertise and certifications. As a single supplier framework, companies with a robust service offering and the ability to handle large-scale, multi-site operations will find this particularly advantageous for business growth and market presence expansion.

## Notice

This contract is for the servicing, testing, planned preventative and the responsive maintenance of Hot and Cold Domestic Water Systems inclusive of the monitoring requirements of: I) Approved Code of Practice L8 for the Control of Legionella II) The Prevention of Scalding III) Water Regulations Compliance The tender shall be for the provision of all labour, specified materials, transport for the maintenance, servicing and testing of Domestic Water Systems in the establishments detailed in the Pricing Matrix and any others added in accordance with the terms below. The systems to be covered by this Framework are both hot and cold domestic systems, together with any permanently connected equipment including rainwater harvesting systems but excluding air conditioning equipment, swimming pools and hydrotherapy pools. Most properties rely solely upon temperature for the control of legionella bacteria and follow the guidance set out in HSG274. Many properties have type 3 thermostatically controlled mixing valves fitted to some or all outlets to address the scalding risks to vulnerable persons caused by doing so. Hot water temperatures are to be controlled at thermostatically controlled outlets in accordance HELA LAC note 79/5 unless specifically stated the clients' policies. Any variation will be formally agreed by all parties. All planned maintenance shall be in accordance with the relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice, and the current Health and Safety Legislation and include the additional requirements of this contract where applicable and requested. Responsive Maintenance A working hours callout facility is required to deliver responsive maintenance activities as described later in this document with a 4-hour response limit deliverable 24/7. Properties This framework is to enable the servicing of Staffordshire County Council's Corporate properties and LEA Maintained Schools. Additionally, the Managing Agent may use the framework for some or all its customers' 200+ Academy, Fire Service and other properties. There are currently approximately 498 properties on contract that are expected to be transferred to this framework. Most are in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. The properties include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units. Please note this is a Single Supplier Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open above threshold process to award a Single Supplier Framework Agreement. Additional information: Please note Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase District, South Staffordshire Council and Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are not responsible for this procedure, they are a named organisation who may call off from the Framework.

Options: Options to extend for a further 2 x 12 month to the 9th October 2027 and 9th October 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028019-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | £1,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL; STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE AND STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HSL COMPLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 31161400 - Primary water systems
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 06:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028019-2024
- 14 Jun 2024 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018405-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ssip.org.uk/members/#
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/
- https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx
- https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/

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