Water Quality Management (including Legionella)

A Tender Notice
by APUC LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£-£10M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
19 Apr 2021
Delivery
To 11 May 2023 (est.)
Deadline
21 May 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

Various locations across North East England

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

APUC (the Authority) is putting in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies identified at Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents, which include APUC Ltd’s members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm’s Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW and SUPC. The above public sector bodies have a need for Water Quality Management Services (including Legionella). The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been sub­divided into 5 Regional Lots for Risk Assessment and 2 Nationwide Lots ­- Lot 6 Water Treatment Services (Remedial treatment & Preventive Maintenance) and Lot 7 One stop shop for both Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services.

Lot Division

1 Risk Assessment Services - Scotland

The purpose of Lot 1 Risk Assessment Services in Scotland is to provide an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out Water Quality Risk Assessments, specifically for that of Legionella, but also including Coliforms and Biofilms. The assessments are to confirm that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and to verify that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice. Members of the following Purchasing Consortia in Scotland will be covered under Lot 1 - Risk Assessment Services in Scotland: APUC, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres, NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and Scottish Public Service Bodies. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment 30
price 40
2 Risk Assessment Services - North West of England & Northern Ireland

The purpose of Lot 2 Risk Assessment Services in North West England and Northern Ireland is to provide an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out Water Quality Risk Assessments, specifically for that of Legionella, but also including Coliforms and Biofilms. The assessments are to confirm that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and to verify that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice. Members of NWUPC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment 30
price 40
3 Risk Assessment Services - North East of England

The purpose of Lot 3 Risk Assessment Services in North East of England is to provide an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out Water Quality Risk Assessments, specifically for that of Legionella, but also including Coliforms and Biofilms to HE/FE Institutions in the region. The assessments are to confirm that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and to verify that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice. Members of NEUPC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment 30
price 40
4 Risk Assessment Services - Wales

The purpose of Lot 4 Risk Assessment Services in Wales is to provide an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out Water Quality Risk Assessments, specifically for that of Legionella, but also including Coliforms and Biofilms to the members of Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW). The assessments are to confirm that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and to verify that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice. Members of HEPCW as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment 30
price 40
5 Risk Assessment Services - South of England

The purpose of Lot 5 Risk Assessment Services for the South of England is to provide an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out Water Quality Risk Assessments, specifically for that of Legionella, but also including Coliforms and Biofilms to Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium members. The assessments are to confirm that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and to verify that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice. Members of SUPC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment 30
price 40
6 Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide

The purpose of the Water Quality Treatment Services Lot 6 is to provide effective water treatment services including Emergency Call­out, Reactive Treatment and Repairs, Preventive Maintenance Programme (PPM), Record Keeping and Reporting, any associated Chemicals and Dosing Equipment, Tools, Equipment and Spare Parts, Provision of Training. The Services under Lot 6 must be fully compliant with the relevant current UK legislation and codes of practice, and responsive to the requirements of risk assessments reports prepared by Lot 1­ to 5 Risk Assessment Service Providers. Maintenance of and repairs to the associated equipment and plant also fall within the remit of Lot 6. APUC Ltd’s members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm’s Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW and SUPC, as identified in Appendix E List of Institutions in the ITT documents, and any future successors to these organisations. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Water Treatment Services 30
price 40
7 One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services

Provision of a One Stop Shop for a full Water Quality Management Service incorporating Risk Assessment, Sampling and Water Quality Treatment Services UK Nationwide. Some Institutions have preference for One Stop Shop option for Risk Assessment and for Water Treatment Services. Lot 7 defines this requirement where the same Contractor shall offer both services as a full management programme, thus providing a continuity of service compliant with current legislation, HSE ACoP L8, and BS8580: 2010, or any superseding codes of practice. APUC Ltd’s members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm’s Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW and SUPC, as identified in Appendix E List of Institutions in the ITT documents, and any future successors to these organisations. Additional information: 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.

Award Criteria
Service Delivery 17
Operation and Management of the Framework Agreement 3
Responsible Procurement 6
Business Continuity 4
Service Delivery for Risk Assessment and Water treatment Services 30
price 40

Renewal Options

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.

CPV Codes

  • 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
  • 45232430 - Water-treatment work
  • 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Form of Tender Tenderers must sign the Form of Tender – Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Freedom of Information Please confirm that you will be in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B – Freedom of Information (if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct In partnership with Institutions, the Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct – Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers must complete the Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Tenderers must sign the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime – Appendix H prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Tenderers must sign the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation – Appendix I prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18376. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, apprenticeships and investment in the local community. It will be expected that, where a Contractor has an aggregated spend of 2M GBP via the Framework Agreement, the Contractor will offer concrete community benefits such as a full-time apprentice development. (SC Ref:649596)

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