--- title: "Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2025-03-31" --- # Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)". Scheduled to follow this planning stage, the university will issue a formal notice by 25th April 2025. Interested parties are required to register their interest by 8th April 2025 at 12 noon. The procurement pertains to the education sector and involves services, specifically sampling and assessments for water quality and legionella risk management, with an estimated contract value of £180,000. The University aims to partner with an accredited contractor capable of delivering these services professionally and within regulatory compliance. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in microbiological and chemical testing, water quality analysis, and legionella risk management. Ideal candidates would be independent service providers accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 and registered with the Legionella Control Association. Furthermore, businesses with local operations, ideally within one hour of Glasgow, will benefit due to requirements for prompt sampling and analysis. By securing this contract, such businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their client base within the higher education sector. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) (UOS-36552-2025). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Strathclyde (the "University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Routine analysis and interpretation of results for microbiological (TVCs, coliforms, e.coli) & legionella: - Ad hoc sample collection and analysis for all types of water tests & both microbiological chemical (usually requested when the University / Estates Services have identified potential water quality issue): - Investigative monitoring in cases of staff complaints or whereby analysis highlights issues of non-conformity; - Required to operate independently. No remedial water treatment work will be awarded to the appointed Contractor of analytical services, and they must be able to demonstrate impartiality and independence from any water treatment works: - Testing laboratory must be accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025. Laboratory must be situated locally, ideally within 1 hour of Glasgow in order to undertake short notice sampling with swift and efficient analytical turnaround: - The appointed Contractor must be able to react to unforeseen circumstances and provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to water services: - The appointed Contractor must provide competent auditing and technical advice to ensure full WQ legislative compliance: - The appointed Contractor's sampling staff must be appropriately trained in sampling techniques as per British Standards 8554:2015 Code of Practice for the sampling and monitoring of hot and cold water services in buildings, and subject to verification of competence, before being allowed to work unsupervised; and - The appointed Contractor's sampling staff will also possess an understanding of the basic principles and practices of water services, distribution and quality. In addition to this, sampling staff shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of relevant chemical and microbiological analytical procedures. The appointed Contractor must hold the following accreditation (or equivalent): - Registered with Legionella Control Association for Legionella Risk Assessment Services and Legionella Monitoring Services: 1.1 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Hot and Cold Water Systems, 1.3 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Process and Other Systems, 7.1 - Sampling, 7.3 - Laboratory Services, and 7.4 - Interpretation of Analysis: - SGS ISO 9001:2015: - UKAS (ISO / IEC 17025:2017); and - SafeContractor. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527189 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45232430 - Water-treatment work - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction - 90733000 - Services related to water pollution ## Release History - 31 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527189 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527189 Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) (UOS-36552-2025). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794814 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794814 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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