Water Quality Management (including Legionella)

A Contract Award Notice
by APUC LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£1M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
06 Aug 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Various locations across North West England and Northern Ireland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 32 suppliers

1 buyer

7 suppliers

Description

APUC (the Authority) has put in place a Framework Agreement for Water Quality Management for use by UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies, 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 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 APUC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents, 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 are 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. Members of APUC, NWUPC, NEUPC, HEPCW and SUPC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents, 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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 BS8680:2020, or any superseding codes of practice. Members of APUC, NWUPC, NEUPC, HEPCW and SUPC as identified in Appendix E - List of Institutions of the ITT documents, 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 have been excluded from this competition if they were 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

Award Detail

1 Hbe (Newry)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North West of England & Northern Ireland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-1
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North West of England & Northern Ireland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-1
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North West of England & Northern Ireland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-1
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North West of England & Northern Ireland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-1
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Scotland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-2
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Scotland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-2
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Scotland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-2
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Scotland
  • Reference: 019061-2021-2
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North East of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-3
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North East of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-3
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North East of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-3
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
12 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • Risk Assessment Services - North East of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-3
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
13 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Wales
  • Reference: 019061-2021-4
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
14 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Wales
  • Reference: 019061-2021-4
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Wales
  • Reference: 019061-2021-4
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • Risk Assessment Services - Wales
  • Reference: 019061-2021-4
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Risk Assessment Services - South of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-5
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Risk Assessment Services - South of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-5
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
19 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Risk Assessment Services - South of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-5
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
20 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • Risk Assessment Services - South of England
  • Reference: 019061-2021-5
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
21 Hbe (Newry)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
22 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
23 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
24 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
25 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
26 Safe Water Io (Stevenage)
  • Water Quality Treatment Services - UK Nationwide
  • Reference: 019061-2021-6
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
27 Hbe (Newry)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
28 Chemtech Consultancy (Paisley)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
29 Ecg Building Maintenance (Blantyre)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
30 Integrated Water Services (Coatbridge)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
31 SMS Environmental (Reading)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
32 Socotec (East Kilbride)
  • One Stop Shop for Risk Assessment and Water Treatment Services
  • Reference: 019061-2021-7
  • Value: £1,400,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Form of Tender Tenderers signed the Form of Tender – Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response was a complete, true and accurate submission. Freedom of Information Tenderers confirmed that they were in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B – Freedom of Information (if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information was only submitted if applicable at point of award. It was for information only and was not 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 completed the Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Tenderers signed the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime – Appendix G prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response was a complete, true and accurate submission. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Tenderers signed the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation – Appendix H prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response was a complete, true and accurate submission. (SC Ref:663123)

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