--- title: "NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-04-19" --- # NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water" is conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) from their office located in Larkhall, Scotland. The tender is currently active and is aimed at engaging services for an Authorising Engineer in water to ensure compliance with safe work systems within NHS Scotland. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 18th May 2018, with the subsequent award period commencing on the same date. This procurement follows an open procedure under the category of services and is classified under the health industry. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering and healthcare services, particularly those with experience in water safety and management. Businesses that meet specific qualifications, such as being a member of the Legionella Control Association and having at least ten years’ experience in the healthcare sector, would be well-positioned to compete. This contract, with an estimated value of £376,000, offers a chance for firms to expand their portfolio within the public health sector while contributing to the safety and compliance of water systems across NHS properties in Scotland. ## Notice The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The AE (Water) will act as an independent professional adviser to the NHS Health Boards. The AE (Water) will be appointed by the NHS Health Boards with a brief to provide services in accordance with all parts of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM 00 and 04-01, all parts) guidance, COSHH and HSE ACoP L8. The AE (Water) must be qualified to AE Foundation Certificate level and should preferably be a qualified Microbiologist for this discipline, with a relevant degree in the field of science, preferably Microbiology and at least ten years relevant experience in healthcare. The organisation providing the service shall be a member of the Legionella Control Association and comply with its code of conduct. In addition to the AE (Water) services stated, in the event that the NHS Health Board requests the contracted organisation to provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to AE (Water) services, then the contracted organisation must either directly employ a suitably qualified person, preferably a Chartered Engineer or arrange for one from a qualified third party to provide the service required. This suitably qualified person must have a minimum ten years relevant experience in healthcare sector. Renewal: Six months prior to the end date a contract renewal notice will be issued. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317194 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 15 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | After 36 months, a contract notice will be issued. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £376,000 | | Lots value | £376,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Larkhall | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317194 - 12 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316648 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316648 NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317194 NP813/18 - Authorising Engineers - Water - The scope of this contract is for the services of an Authorising Engineer - Water to ensure that safe systems of work and inspection regimes are in place and carried out in accordance with the guidance and legislative requirement throughout NHS Scotland. The scope of the proposed framework agreement will cover the provision of Authorising Engineers Services for Water only. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538002 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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