--- title: "Water Hygiene - Monitoring & Risk Assessments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06baea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06baea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06baea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06baea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GENTOO GROUP" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Water Hygiene - Monitoring & Risk Assessments Buyer: GENTOO GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06baea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06baea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06baea.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Gentoo Group centres around securing Water Hygiene Services aimed at ensuring compliance with ‘The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013. This tender focuses on providing comprehensive Legionella monitoring and risk assessments across public buildings and properties managed by Gentoo. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 23rd June 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 1st July 2026. Located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23), the contract proposes a 24-month framework agreement with potential extensions up to a total of 48 months, contingent on performance and necessity. The procurement employs a framework agreement technique targeted at service providers within the Environmental issues consultancy services category. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those adept at managing water hygiene and Legionella risk. With an initial contract value of £328,000, it offers substantial growth potential for SMEs capable of demonstrating proficiency and adaptability in line with the UK Procurement Act 2023. Businesses capable of delivering these specialised services, combined with the ability to undertake potential remedial works, will find this contract particularly suitable. The structured nature of the framework agreement provides stability and potential for long-term collaboration, fostering business expansion while addressing critical environmental needs in public health and safety. ## Notice Gentoo are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Water Hygiene Services. The Successful Supplier will be required to deliver these services to Gentoo public buildings and properties in accordance with 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013 and HSG274 Parts 2&3. Gentoo requires one supplier to deliver the service provision of Legionella monitoring and risk assessments. In instances where Gentoo does not have the resource or capacity, the successful supplier may be required to complete remedial works, this is at the discretion of Gentoo and will be discussed with the supplier in more detail as and when necessary. The framework agreement will be in place for a 24 month period, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, providing there is still a requirement / budget and the successful supplier is performing to a satisfactory standard. The duration will not exceed 48 month. ### Planning Information Gentoo Group is pleased to publish this pre-market engagement notice to generate early interest in our forthcoming tender for Water Hygiene Services. Gentoo are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Water Hygiene Services. The Successful Supplier will be required to deliver these services to Gentoo public buildings and properties in accordance with ‘The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013 and HSG274 Parts 2&3. Gentoo requires one supplier to deliver the service provision of Legionella monitoring and risk assessments. In instances where Gentoo does not have the resource or capacity, the successful supplier may be required to complete remedial works, this is at the discretion of Gentoo and will be discussed with the supplier in more detail as and when necessary. The framework agreement will be in place for a 24 month period, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, providing there is still a requirement / budget and the successful supplier is performing to a satisfactory standard. The duration will not exceed 48 month. Submission address and any special instructions https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/ Suppliers should register on the new Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender) to store, update, and share core business information (qualifications, financial data, exclusions) to bid for public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. Registration involves creating a GOV.UK One Login, setting up an organization profile, and generating a share code for tender submissions. Buyers and Suppliers: How to use the Central Digital Platform, the enhanced Find a Tender service (HTML) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/buyers-and-suppliers-how-to-use-the-central-digital-platform-the-enhanced-find-a-tender-service-html Guidance: Central Digital Platform and Publication of Information (HTML) Updated 20 April 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase/guidance-central-digital-platform-and-publication-of-information-html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058888-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2027 - 7 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £328,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR3 3XR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Doxford | | Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South | | Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 10:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058888-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058888-2026 23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase/guidance-central-digital-platform-and-publication-of-information-html - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/buyers-and-suppliers-how-to-use-the-central-digital-platform-the-enhanced-find-a-tender-service-html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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