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title: "Waiver - Urgency - Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672c5"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Waiver - Urgency - Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672c5

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, for the urgent removal of pseudomonas-related dead leg pipework at Borough Hall. This tender falls under the works category of plumbing and sanitary works, as well as building and facilities management services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method as a below-threshold acquisition without competition, resulting in an active contract awarded to SDG Ltd. The contract was signed on 19 October 2025 and is operative from 20 October 2025 to 28 November 2025. Bedford Borough Council serves as the buyer, and the location of this contract is targeted in the UKH24 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and sanitary works, particularly those with expertise in managing water systems to mitigate risks such as pseudomonas and legionella growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to SDG Ltd, could greatly benefit from this type of contract due to their agility in handling urgent procurement needs. The removal of dead leg pipework is integral to maintaining building safety standards, creating growth prospects for companies familiar with the intricacies of water and building management services. Such contracts enable suppliers to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements, strengthening their position in the construction and management industry.

## Notice

Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall - Waiver - Urgency Pseudomonas - Dead Leg Removal at Borough Hall - The quote includes removing the pipework and also fitting isolation valves to all 14 risers in the building to accommodate the work, these risers have never been fitted with isolation valves since construction, the lack of valves causes a major problem when maintaining services or working on the water system as the whole or large parts of the building need to be drained down wasting water and resources. Deadleg pipework poses a significant risk in the buildings water systems due to its potential to foster Pseudomonas and Legionella growth. This is a follow up to the previous Pseudomonas explanatory pipework survey SDG have undertaken thus they have the intel of exactly what works are needed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,196 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SDG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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