---
title: "SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a80d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a80d

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "SWAST-5126-FM Water Safety." The industry category is services, specifically industrial quality control services, with a focus on water risk assessments and testing. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, and potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically in English by 12:00 PM on 29th June 2026. The enquiry period for questions closes on 23rd June 2026, and the award decision is expected by 31st July 2026. This procurement covers locations within the UKK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in water safety, testing, and risk assessments. Given the contract's sizeable value of £1,870,000, extending potentially for up to five years and renewable based on performance metrics, it is an attractive prospect for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to grow their service offerings in the public sector. The award criteria focus on quality, social value, and cost, suggesting that firms with robust quality control procedures and competitive pricing will have a strong chance of success. Meeting key performance indicators could lead to contract extensions, providing long-term business growth possibilities.

## Notice

Water risk assessments and water testing, including sentinel outlet and shower sampling. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.

### Lot Information

Water Risk Assessments

Water risk assessments. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.

Renewal: If KPI's are met, we would look to extend the contract for up to 36 months

Water Maintenance and Testing

Water Maintenance and Testing as per the specification

Renewal: If KPI's are met, we would look to extend the contract for up to 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,870,000 |
| Lots value | £1,870,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71731000 - Industrial quality control services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050484-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050484-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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