--- title: "Water Quality Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Water Quality Management Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by APUC Limited, involves a tender for "Water Quality Management" services targeting higher education and further education institutions across Scotland, as well as institutions in England and Wales. This tender is part of an open procurement method with a framework agreement expected to commence on 1st December 2025. The main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on water quality management, which encompasses risk assessment, sampling, and treatment services across various UK regions. Significant stakeholders include APUC Ltd members, Higher Education Consortia, NHS Scotland, and several public bodies. The deadline for submissions has been updated to 7th October 2025. This tender represents a significant business development opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in water management services. The framework agreement is poised to engage multiple contractors across its various lots, allowing for competitive participation and potential business growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in water treatment, risk assessment, or related technical services should consider pursuing this opportunity. They could enhance their market presence through participation in this extensive framework, which also promises a platform for delivering community benefits and social value. The tender encourages innovation and competitive pricing, aiming to normalise service pricing across diverse institutions regardless of size or demand. ## Notice The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Water Quality Management Services to the Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education Institutions throughout Scotland and Higher Education Institutions and other organisations in England and Wales. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges), HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales), NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium), NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium), LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) and SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium). In addition to this NHS Scotland Local and Specialised Health Boards, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Government Bodies and the Scottish Prison Service will also have access to the Framework Agreement, as detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Water Treatment Services (UK Wide) The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Water Treatment Services as part of a Water Quality Management service to the Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education Institutions throughout Scotland and Higher Education Institutions and other organisations in England and Wales. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges), HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales), NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium), NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium), LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) and SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium). In addition to this NHS Scotland Local and Specialised Health Boards, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Government Bodies and the Scottish Prison Service will also have access to the Framework Agreement, as detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. The Authority is seeking to appoint a maximum of 6 contractors to Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirement. Lot 3 - One Stop Shop (UK Wide) The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of a One-Stop-Shop service consisting of Sampling and Risk Assessment services as well as Water Treatment services as part of a complete Water Quality Management Service to the Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education Institutions throughout Scotland and Higher Education Institutions and other organisations in England and Wales. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges), HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales), NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium), NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium), LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) and SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium). In addition to this NHS Scotland Local and Specialised Health Boards, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Government Bodies and the Scottish Prison Service will also have access to the Framework Agreement, as detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. The Authority is seeking to appoint a maximum 6 contractors to Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirement Lot 1A Risk Assessment - Scotland The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Sampling and Assessment Services for Risk Assessment as part of a Water Quality Management service to the Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education Institutions throughout Scotland and Higher Education Institutions. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges). In addition to this NHS Scotland Local and Specialised Health Boards, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Government Bodies and the Scottish Prison Service will also have access to the Framework Agreement, as detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. The Authority are seeking to appoint a maximum of 5 contractors to Lot 1A.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Lot 1B Risk Assessment - England, Wales and Northern Ireland The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Sampling and Assessment Services for Risk Assessment as part of a Water Quality Management service to the Higher Education Institutions and other organisations in England and Wales. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales), NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium), NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium), LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) and SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium). The full list of institutions is detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. The Authority is seeking to appoint maximum of 5 contractors to Lot 1B of the Framework Agreement. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539538 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 24 months and may be extended for a further 24 month period, after which it will be re-tendered. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals - 42912310 - Water filtration apparatus - 42912330 - Water-purifying apparatus - 51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services - 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539538 - 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537664 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537664 Water Quality Management - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Water Quality Management Services to the Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education Institutions throughout Scotland and Higher Education Institutions and other organisations in England and Wales. This includes all members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges), HEPCW (Higher Education Procurement Consortia Wales), NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium), NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium), LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium) and SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium). In addition to this NHS Scotland Local and Specialised Health Boards, Scotland Excel and its members, Scottish Government Bodies and the Scottish Prison Service will also have access to the Framework Agreement, as detailed within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions regardless of size and demand. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807439 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000807439. 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