Tender: Legionella Prevention and Water Safety Management Services – 5-Year Contract

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The Contracting Authority is seeking a supplier for a fully managed legionella prevention and water safety management service across its property portfolio. The service includes risk assessments in line with HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 and relevant guidance (HSG274), regular water monitoring, inspection and testing of systems (taps, outlets, tanks, calorifiers, etc.), sampling, analysis and reporting of water quality results, provision of remedial works and interventions, maintenance of accurate records and reporting, emergency response for positive results or suspected outbreaks, and training, advice and guidance to staff. Services must be delivered by competent personnel with relevant accreditations and supported by appropriate technology to provide accessible records, reporting and audit trails. The contract is for an initial five-year term with an option to extend subject to performance and an estimated value of £135,000 per annum (£675,000 total). Evaluation will follow a Most Advantageous Tender approach assessed on quality (60%) and price (40%), with quality criteria covering technical expertise, delivery approach, compliance, innovation and social value.