Provision of Tank Sampling, Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)

Concepts

• risk or hazard assessment
• glasgow
• consulting services
• water services
• estates services
• estates maintenance services
• facilities management services
• reactive services
• supplier sampling staff
• risk assessment requirements

Location

University of Strathclyde

Description

The University of Strathclyde ("the University") is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Tank Sampling, Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) (UOS-36552-2025).

Total Quantity or Scope

The University of Strathclyde (“the University”) is seeking to establish a Contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below. The Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide routine analysis and interpretation of results for microbiological (TVCs, coliforms, E. coli) & legionella: - Provide ad hoc sample collection and analysis for all types of water tests (both microbiological & chemical): - Must be able to react to unforeseen circumstances and provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to water services: - Supplier sampling staff should be appropriately trained in sampling techniques as per British Standards Institution (BSI) BS 8554:2015 for the sampling and monitoring of hot and cold-water services in buildings, and subject to verification of competence, before being allowed to work unsupervised; and - Must be able to provide reactive services and respond to any queries within 1 hour of the initial query. This contract will be awarded on a sole supply basis and will be largely related to services. Please note, any tank sampling / risk assessment requirements at NMIS & PNDC is covered by Skanska Construction UK Ltd via the contract for the Provision of Facilities Management Services for NMIS & PNDC (2023-33) (UOS-21891-2021). Regarding other sites located out with the John Anderson Campus, there is no current requirement for these Services at these sites, however, they will be able to utilise this Contract also. All orders will be raised by Estates Services who will manage the Contract, it is not envisaged that departments will raise any orders for these Services, as any requirement for tank sampling & risk assessment should be done via the EMS (Estates Maintenance Services) system at the University.

Renewal Options

The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
• 45232430 - Water-treatment work
• 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
• 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** In line with regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 29467. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, the University of Strathclyde intends to include community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope of the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the Tenderer will be requested to commit to the delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents. (SC Ref:801410)