--- title: "Pool Water Treatment, Service and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055799.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2025-10-31" --- # Pool Water Treatment, Service and Support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055799.json) ## Summary The University of Lancaster successfully completed a procurement process for "Pool Water Treatment, Service and Support," which falls under the service industry category focused on water-treatment chemicals and facilities management. This contract, awarded on 29th October 2025, was facilitated through an open procurement process culminating in an active contract with Sterling Hydrotech Limited. The contract, valued at £348,918 gross, covers an extensive range of services required for maintaining swimming pool filtration and chemical systems, with an initial duration from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, plus potential for annual renewals extending to 2030. The procurement was carried out to support Lancaster's location (UKD44 region), reinforcing local service capabilities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and related service provisions such as water-treatment chemicals, equipment supply, and maintenance services. SMEs, particularly those experienced in handling public sector contracts, can benefit from the stable and recurring nature of this contract. Given the contract's extension potential, businesses demonstrating reliable service performance and innovative solutions in sanitation and equipment maintenance are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for sustained growth. Engaging with such public procurement processes can also enhance their profile and open further business avenues within the public sector. ## Notice Service engineers will be required to provide weekly Service and Maintenance attendance to carry out works to the Swimming Pool Filtration Equipment, Pumps, and Electrical Control Panel, Chemical Disinfection Systems including Chemical Dosing and UV Sterilisation Equipment. This would involve twice weekly site attendance checks (8 per month) and reactive callouts when required. The supply and stock management of CO2 gases and all chemicals' treatments would also be required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract start date will be around 01/11/2025 and complete by 31/10/2027 for a duration of 24 months including all possible extensions therefore the initial contract term will be 24 months, plus 12 months plus 12 months plus 12 months (extension dependent on contractual performance and mutual agreement). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070187-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | 2027-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £83,000 | | Lots value | £83,000 | | Awards value | £290,765 | | Contracts value | £290,765 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STERLING HYDROTECH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals - 43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools - 45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool - 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070187-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066418-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 12:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036810-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070187-2025 31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066418-2025 17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036810-2025 2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. Advice is available on system use only, and not for basic IT skills or software set up. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help The University is committed to utilising this portal for all current and future business/procurement opportunities. Users only need register (for free) with the portal once to obtain long term access to the University's tender information. ## Notice URLs - http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk - http://www.sterling-hydrotech.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055799. 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