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SCC - TC13 Water Management Services to Public Buildings within the City of Southend on Sea

Southend City Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). This procurement process has been divided into 2 Lots; Lot 1 – is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out Risk Assessments, regular water sampling and testing, and treatment and remedial works required to the Council’s public buildings including toilets, parks, ponds and fountains in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. These services will be appointed under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot. Lot 2 – is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out daily site service visits between 1st March to 31st October and twice weekly between 1st November to 28th February to the outdoor interactive water feature at City Beach Marine Parade in accordance with the PWTAG Code of Practice and the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. This service will include a 1 hour call out requirement to quickly resolve operational failures. These services will be carried out under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Northumbrian Water Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£780k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Feb 2025
Award ID
017785-2025-DN727860-1
Status
active
Location
Durham, UKC1, DH1 5FJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45232430 — Water-treatment work
  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV90733000 — Services related to water pollution

Lots

  • Lot 1 TC13a Water Hygiene Management Services to Public and Delegated Buildings within the City of Southend-on-SeaValue not stated
  • Lot 2 TC13b Water Hygiene Testing and Functional Control of City Beach Fountain, Marine Parade, Southend-on-SeaValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN727860
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Dec 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Expected award period

Starts
17 Dec 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Dec 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
90733000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services related to water pollution

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 TC13a Water Hygiene Management Services to Public and Delegated Buildings within the City of Southend-on-Sea
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). Lot 1 – is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out Risk Assessments, regular water sampling and testing, and treatment and remedial works required to the Council’s public buildings including toilets, parks, ponds and fountains in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. These services will be appointed under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Renewal

Description
The duration of this contract is 4 years (until 31st March 2029) with an option to extend for a further 2 years (until 31st March 2031).

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Questions
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,160

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 TC13b Water Hygiene Testing and Functional Control of City Beach Fountain, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake regular water hygiene testing (Legionella Control) in accordance with the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8 to public buildings, facilities and delegated sites (including schools and community resource buildings). Lot 2 – is for the appointment of a qualified and experienced contractor to carry out daily site service visits between 1st March to 31st October and twice weekly between 1st November to 28th February to the outdoor interactive water feature at City Beach Marine Parade in accordance with the PWTAG Code of Practice and the approved code of practice and guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems ACOP L8. This service will include a 1 hour call out requirement to quickly resolve operational failures. These services will be carried out under a JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition. The Council will be appointing one service provider for this Lot.

Renewal

Description
The duration of this contract is 4 years (until 31st March 2029) with an option to extend for a further 2 years (until 31st March 2031).

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Questions
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,160

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH31
Entry 2
Region
UKH31

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45232430
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water-treatment work
Entry 2
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
90733000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services related to water pollution
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
City Beach Interactive Fountain, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH31
Entry 2
Region
UKH31

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45232430
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water-treatment work
Entry 2
Id
71600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
90733000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Services related to water pollution

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-74943
Name
Southend City Council

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKH31
Locality
Southend on Sea
Postal Code
SS2 6ER
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Southend City Council

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-4443
Name
Public Procurement Review Services

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Public Procurement Review Services
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-74018
Name
Southend City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH31
Locality
Southend-on-Sea
Postal Code
SS2 6YL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Southend City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1702215000
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-145590
Name
Northumbrian Water Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC1
Locality
Durham
Postal Code
DH1 5FJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northumbrian House, Abbey Road, Pity Me

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Northumbrian Water Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-2059
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Award information

Award 1
Id
017785-2025-DN727860-1
Title
Lot 1 TC13a Water Hygiene Management Services to Public and Delegated Buildings within the City of Southend-on-Sea
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-145590
Name
Northumbrian Water Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
017785-2025-DN727860-2
Title
Lot 2 TC13b Water Hygiene Testing and Functional Control of City Beach Fountain, Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
017785-2025-DN727860-1
Title
Lot 1 TC13a Water Hygiene Management Services to Public and Delegated Buildings within the City of Southend-on-Sea
Status
active
Award ID
017785-2025-DN727860-1
Date Signed
3 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
780,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Southend-on-Sea · UKH31 · SS2 6YL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH31

Notice and amendment history

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