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title: "Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799231"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799231

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)" with an estimated contract value of £300,000. This initiative falls under the education sector, specifically focusing on services related to water quality assessments. The contract will involve activities such as routine microbiological testing and legionella risk assessments. Interested parties should note that they must register their interest by 12 noon on 9th June 2025, with further market engagement potentially taking place as per Regulation 41 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement method adheres to guidelines outlined in the CELEX Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in microbiological analysis and legionella risk assessment services. Ideal candidates will be companies with capabilities in independent testing and analysis, accredited with certifications such as BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 and those registered with the Legionella Control Association. Given the demand for quick and competent service delivery, laboratories located within an hour’s distance from Glasgow, demonstrating swift sampling and analytical turnaround, would be well-positioned to compete. This contract provides a stable, multi-year engagement prospect that could significantly contribute to business growth within the environmental testing and health safety sectors.

## 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=MAY530915 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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

- 22 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530915

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530915
  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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799231
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799231

## Provenance

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