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title: "Water Safety and TMV Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639508"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-14"
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# Water Safety and TMV Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639508

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has completed the procurement process for the Water Safety and TMV Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Contract. The contract covers conducting annual water safety checks and maintenance of Thermostatic Mixing Valves at various locations throughout Orkney Mainland and Outer Isles. The contract was awarded to Environmental Technical Services, with a contract value of £214,567. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was signed on 29th March 2021.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers that specialize in water safety assessments and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in Legionella risk assessment, water system audits, TMV maintenance, and compliance with health and safety guidelines are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has now progressed to the contract award phase. Businesses interested in providing these services should stay informed about future similar tenders that may arise towards the end of the current contract period in 2024.

## Notice

Annual water safety checks are required to be conducted at identified properties to ensure the water systems are adequate for purpose and do not encourage the growth of bacteria such as Legionella. Annual inspection, testing and maintenance of TMVs is required to be carried out at identified properties to ensure the TMVs installed are fit for purpose. Risk Assessments will require to be reviewed/conducted (as appropriate) to ensure the correct mitigations are in place in relation to water safety and TMVs, with recommendations being made to OIC to ensure compliance with guidelines. Training shall be given to building users for carrying out checks at identified buildings. The properties covered under this contract include primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, offices, warehouses, public rest rooms, care homes and residential properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractors are invited to tender for the following works where the tender assessed as Most Economically Advantageous will be awarded the contract. Works for the contract are: annual water safety checks for the growth of bacteria such as Legionella is required to be conducted annually over the contract period of 3 years. This is to include full system audits, reviewing/creating risk assessments, updating water system records, updating/creating water system schematics where required, providing training to building users, inspecting logbooks and updating building files. Inspection, testing, cleaning and maintenance of all TMVs located within OIC buildings is also required to be carried out annually. This is to include a function test of each valve including its safety features, carrying out maintenance to TMVs as required, removing/installing TMVs and associated pipework etc. Findings of each site visited will be recorded and any recommendations made to OIC to ensure all buildings are compliant with current legislation/guidelines and best practice.

Renewal: The works detailed in this contract are required to be carried out annually. When nearing the end of the contract period, this work will be advertised and contractors will be invited to submit tenders for the next contract period, which is again expected to be for a period of 3 years. The contract would be expected to be advertised around November/December 2023 to be in place for 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459059 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This procurement will recommence towards the end of the contract period of 3 years, in sufficient time to permit the newly appointed contractor to continue once this contract expires, i.e. February/March 2024. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £214,567 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 31161400 - Primary water systems
- 33711100 - Toilet waters
- 42943000 - Thermostatic baths and accessories
- 44212233 - Water towers
- 44611500 - Water tanks
- 44621210 - Water boilers
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 45332200 - Water plumbing work
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65110000 - Water distribution

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459059
- 21 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402753

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=1
  21st December 2020 - Contract preliminaries to be priced
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=2
  21st December 2020 - Contract specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=3
  21st December 2020 - Bill of Quantities to be priced
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=4
  21st December 2020 - Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=5
  21st December 2020 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=6
  21st December 2020 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=7
  21st December 2020 - Supply chain slavery and human trafficking compliance statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=8
  21st December 2020 - Appendix A - Property and Asset list
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=9
  21st December 2020 - ESPD Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=10
  21st December 2020 - OIC Dynamic Purchasing System
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=11
  21st December 2020 - OIC Lots and geographical areas document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402753&idx=12
  21st December 2020 - OIC Asbestos policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402753
  Water Safety and TMV Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Contract - Annual water safety checks are required to be conducted at identified properties to ensure the water systems are adequate for purpose and do not encourage the growth of bacteria such as Legionella. Annual inspection, testing and maintenance of TMVs is required to be carried out at identified properties to ensure the TMVs installed are fit for purpose. Risk Assessments will require to be reviewed/conducted (as appropriate) to ensure the correct mitigations are in place in relation to water safety and TMVs, with recommendations being made to OIC to ensure compliance with guidelines. Training shall be given to building users for carrying out checks at identified buildings. The properties covered under this contract include primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, offices, warehouses, public rest rooms, care homes and residential properties.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459059
  Water Safety and TMV Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Contract - Annual water safety checks are required to be conducted at identified properties to ensure the water systems are adequate for purpose and do not encourage the growth of bacteria such as Legionella. Annual inspection, testing and maintenance of TMVs is required to be carried out at identified properties to ensure the TMVs installed are fit for purpose. Risk Assessments will require to be reviewed/conducted (as appropriate) to ensure the correct mitigations are in place in relation to water safety and TMVs, with recommendations being made to OIC to ensure compliance with guidelines. Training shall be given to building users for carrying out checks at identified buildings. The properties covered under this contract include primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, offices, warehouses, public rest rooms, care homes and residential properties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639508
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=633105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/userguides/PCS_ESPD_Supplier_guide.pdf

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