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title: "L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825016"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825016

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## Summary

The Highland Council in Inverness is managing the procurement of water system compliance services under the title "L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing." This process is focused on ensuring the safe and effective operation of water systems across various business units within the Highland Council area, specifically covering regions such as North and North West, Cromarty Firth, Inverness & Nairn, and West, Lochaber, Skye & Badenoch. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent process. Key dates include the tender closing deadline on 6th April 2026, with the contract award phase commencing shortly after. The procurement falls under the works category, with specific focus on the servicing and maintenance of water systems in compliance with EU/BS standards and other applicable guidelines. The contract has been carried forward to the award stage, with contracts signed on 1st July 2026, evidencing the conclusion of the tendering process.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water compliance and servicing, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. The contract is divided into three lots, each covering different geographic areas, providing a chance for multiple companies to be involved, as demonstrated by contracts already awarded to RI Cruden, Integrated Water Services Ltd, and SMS Environmental Ltd, which cater to these different lots. Those in the plumbing and environmental sectors, especially those with memberships in organisations such as the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) or WaterSafe, stand to benefit, given the demand for expert knowledge in compliance with legislative and safety standards. With the option to extend the agreement by up to 36 months post the initial period, this procurement process not only offers immediate business growth opportunities but also long-term potential for ongoing service provision.

## Notice

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

### Lot Information

North and North West

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

Cromarty Firth, Inverness & Nairn

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

West, Lochaber, Skye & Badenoch

This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559408 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,566,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; RI CRUDEN; SMS ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559408
- 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550961

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=10
  23rd March 2026 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties, Equipment & Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=29
  23rd March 2026 - Appendix 3 - List of Properties, Equipment & Contact Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=27
  5th March 2026 - Tender Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=28
  5th March 2026 - Tender Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=24
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 14b - Example Asset List - Primary School
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=25
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 14c - Example Asset List - Leisure Centre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=26
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 15 - TUPE Information for Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=11
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 4 - Concerto Supplier Guide - PPM Service Contracts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=12
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 5 - Hazard Identification Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=13
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 6 - Plan in Place Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=14
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 7 - CCFM Access Arrangements Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=15
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 8 - Notification of Condition Score Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=16
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 26-27
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=17
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 9 - School Holiday Dates 27-28
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=18
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 10 - Performance Indicator Report (PIR)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=19
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 11 - Contractor's Code Of Conduct (Non-Domestic)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=20
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 12 - Contractor's Contract Management Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=21
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 13 - Contractor's Contractual Document Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=22
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 14 - Asset List Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=23
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 14a - Example Asset List - Changing Pavilion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=1
  4th March 2026 - 00 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=2
  4th March 2026 - 01 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=3
  4th March 2026 - 02 - Scope of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=4
  4th March 2026 - 03 - Pricing Schedule Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=5
  4th March 2026 - 04 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=6
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=7
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=8
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule - Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR550961&idx=9
  4th March 2026 - Appendix 2 - Highland Council Area Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550961
  L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559408
  L8 Compliance - Servicing, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - This contract shall encompass the provision of L8 compliance to Water Systems. The Water Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, maintenance, inspection and testing regime to exist to ensure that water systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instructions and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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