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title: "Cold Water Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686c0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Cold Water Testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686c0

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## Summary

The London Borough of Wandsworth is seeking services for 'Cold Water Testing' in London, under an active procurement process focused on service delivery within the public authority sector. The competitive flexible procedure, identified as tender id C9588, is in the tender stage with key deadlines set for 15 May 2026 for submissions, and enquiries ending on 5 May 2026. The contract involves analysing water samples for bacterial presence, including legionella, with a total gross contract value of £621,415. The procurement method is open, providing unrestricted and direct access to procurement documents. Interested parties can anticipate the award announcement by the end of October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical services, particularly those experienced in water testing and health safety management. It is an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs, given their suitability for participation. The contract prioritises price, quality, and social value, with the potential to extend beyond the initial five-year term starting in April 2027. Companies with expertise in microbial analysis and environmental safety, positioned to offer competitive quality assurance, are well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

The services required are broadly to analyse and report on the quality of water samples which the Council has collected from cold water storage and distribution systems. Standard sampling for Coliforms in general needs blocks which is carried out yearly accounts for 3994 samples per annum and reporting on the levels and types of bacteria present in cold water storage systems, enumerating and identifying legionella

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Five year initial term plus 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | 2026-06-08 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £517,846 |
| Lots value | £517,846 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW18 2PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth |
| Local authority | Wandsworth |
| Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town |
| Westminster constituency | Putney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk
- https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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