--- title: "Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2025-04-25" --- # Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage, operating as NatureScot, has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings". The contract, awarded on the 24th April 2025, involves comprehensive water hygiene services across multiple NatureScot properties in Scotland. This procurement, falling under the services category of environmental protection, was facilitated via an open procedure. Key milestones included the tender closing on 19th February 2025, followed by the evaluation and awarding phase starting on 20th February 2025. With a total contract value of GBP 62,256 awarded to HCS Water Treatment Ltd, the process reflects consistent operational monitoring and maintenance via a detailed programme of monthly visits, quarterly checks, and annual testing. The award presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in offering technical environmental services. Businesses skilled in water hygiene management, such as water treatment specialists or environmental services providers, will find competitive advantages through projects like these, given the recurring nature and potential for contract extensions up to 48 months. For similar tenders, businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions, as reflected by the award criteria weighting 60% on quality and 40% on price, stand the best chance of success in this sector. ## Notice NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice. Renewal: Option to extend contract for a maximum of 48 months beyond initial 12-month contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528967 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £62,256 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HCS WATER TREATMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528967 - 16 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521965 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521965&idx=1 16th January 2025 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521965&idx=2 16th January 2025 - Statement of Requirements - water hygiene services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521965 Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings - NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528967 Water hygiene services (incl. legionella control) for NatureScot offices & buildings - NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage) seek to appoint a water hygiene contractor under a term contract to provide a programme of monthly visits to our properties across Scotland for monitoring water temperatures, quarterly maintenance checks and annual testing. Full details are contained in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787853. 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