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title: "Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626220

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply" aimed at enhancing water quality sampling and chemical treatment services across its premises. The procurement, hailing from the education sector and located in Edinburgh, involves two distinct Lots, with a proposed duration of two years plus two potential one-year extensions. This initiative was initiated through an open tendering method, with key dates indicating the contract awards were made as of April 7, 2021, having been recorded in detail on the Public Contracts Scotland tender portal. The classification of these services under the CPV code suggests a total annual contract value of £81,630.79, shared across both Lots.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality services or chemical supply, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing comprehensive water quality sampling and treatment chemical services, as well as those with credentials such as membership in the Closed Systems Control Association and access to UKAS accredited analysis facilities, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency for the university’s closed water systems, businesses that can demonstrate quality and reliability in these areas stand to gain from being awarded the contracts.

## Notice

THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE FOR THE TENDER PUBLISHED ON PUBLIC CONTRACT SCOTLAND AS DETAILED BELOW. The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint two providers capable of delivering comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting and water chemical treatment supplies services to all the Estate's heating, chilled water, condenser water and steam generating circuits across the majority of the University's premises. The requirements will be structured in two separate Lots, as follows: Lot 1 - Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist Lot 2 - Water Treatment Chemical Supply A single supplier will be appointed to each lot to maintain independence between the services.Bidders can apply for individual Lots or to be considered for both Lots, however to ensure there is not reliance on the same supplier for more than one lot, a supplier bidding for more than one lot can only be awarded one contract These contracts are required to ensure the University's Closed Water Systems (Heating, Cooling, and Steam) are operating safely and efficiently, and in full compliance to all regulatory requirements across the various locations. Proposed contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies may access and utilize this contract at any time during the life of the contract. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage open procedure.Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PCST, and may be required to submit means of proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when competing the ESPD in PCST.

### Lot Information

Water Treatment Chemical Supply

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a single water treatment chemical provider to supply a range of products to be used to service the Estate's heating, chilled water and condenser water circuits across the majority of the University's premises. This contract is for supply only.. The value stated in this advert of 81,630.79 GBP is the total annual amount for both lots.

Renewal: two 1 year extension options.

Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist

THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING TENDER PUBLISHED ON PUBLIC CONTRACT SCOTLAND: The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a supplier capable of delivering comprehensive water quality sampling and reporting services to all the Estate's heating, chilled water, condenser water and steam generating circuits across the majority of the University's premises. The contractor appointed to Lot 1 will be required to be a member of the Closed Systems Control Association and must utilise a UKAS accredited water analysis laboratory.. The value stated in this advert of 81,630.79 GBP is the total annual amount for both lots.

Renewal: Two one year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411839 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Six months prior to contract expiry. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FEEDWATER; PROTECH WATER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411839
- 23 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395470
- 22 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390895
  Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply - The University of Edinburgh seeks notes of interest for an upcoming procurement looking for providers capable of delivering comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting and water chemical treatment supplies services to all the Estate's heating, chilled water, condenser water and steam generating circuits across the majority of the University's premises. The requirements will be structured in two separate Lots, as follows: Lot 1 - Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist Lot 2 - Water Treatment Chemical Supply A single supplier will be appointed to each lot to maintain independence between the services. These contracts are required to ensure the University's Closed Water Systems (Heating, Cooling, and Steam) are operating safely and efficiently, and in full compliance to all regulatory requirements across the various locations. Proposed contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395470
  Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint two providers capable of delivering comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting and water chemical treatment supplies services to all the Estate's heating, chilled water, condenser water and steam generating circuits across the majority of the University's premises. The requirements will be structured in two separate Lots, as follows: Lot 1 - Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist Lot 2 - Water Treatment Chemical Supply A single supplier will be appointed to each lot to maintain independence between the services.Bidders can apply for individual Lots or to be considered for both Lots, however to ensure there is not reliance on the same supplier for more than one lot, a supplier bidding for more than one lot can only be awarded one contract These contracts are required to ensure the University's Closed Water Systems (Heating, Cooling, and Steam) are operating safely and efficiently, and in full compliance to all regulatory requirements across the various locations. Proposed contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies may access and utilize this contract at any time during the life of the contract. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage open procedure.Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PCST, and may be required to submit means of proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when competing the ESPD in PCST.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411839
  Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist & Water Treatment Chemical Supply - THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE FOR THE TENDER PUBLISHED ON PUBLIC CONTRACT SCOTLAND AS DETAILED BELOW. The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint two providers capable of delivering comprehensive water quality sampling, reporting and water chemical treatment supplies services to all the Estate's heating, chilled water, condenser water and steam generating circuits across the majority of the University's premises. The requirements will be structured in two separate Lots, as follows: Lot 1 - Closed Systems Water Quality Specialist Lot 2 - Water Treatment Chemical Supply A single supplier will be appointed to each lot to maintain independence between the services.Bidders can apply for individual Lots or to be considered for both Lots, however to ensure there is not reliance on the same supplier for more than one lot, a supplier bidding for more than one lot can only be awarded one contract These contracts are required to ensure the University's Closed Water Systems (Heating, Cooling, and Steam) are operating safely and efficiently, and in full compliance to all regulatory requirements across the various locations. Proposed contract duration is 2 years with 2 x 1-year extension options. This contract is being tendered on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and all University of Edinburgh Subsidiary Companies may access and utilize this contract at any time during the life of the contract. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage open procedure.Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PCST, and may be required to submit means of proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when competing the ESPD in PCST.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626220
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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