---
title: "Framework for Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Framework for Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Framework for Service and Testing of Domestic Water Systems" is being led by Staffordshire County Council, classified as a public authority under the sub-central government category. This tender, currently at the planning stage, pertains to the services industry and focuses on the testing and maintenance of domestic water systems including compliance with the Control of Legionella and other water regulations. The services will be carried out in the United Kingdom region of UKG2, with the communication regarding the future notice set for 1st March 2028. The contract is expected to begin on 10th October 2028 and end on 9th October 2030, with a maximum extension possible until 9th October 2032. The total contract value is estimated at £2,280,000.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs given the contract's suitability for these types of enterprises. Companies involved in water distribution and related services would find this tender particularly relevant, as the framework agreement seeks detailed expertise in servicing, testing, and maintaining domestic water systems according to stringent compliance standards. Businesses capable of delivering planned preventative and responsive maintenance will have a competitive advantage in bidding for this framework, thereby allowing them to contribute to and benefit from substantial public sector engagements.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022614-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2028 - 9 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 12:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022614-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022614-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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