Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Contact
Magnus Tuck, Procurement Co-ordinator
Telephone
+44 7811592949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29)
Reference number
UOS-36552-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Tank Sampling & Legionella Risk Assessments & Associated Services (2025-29) (UOS-36552-2025).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
The University of Strathclyde
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde (the "University") is seeking to establish a contract to support the delivery of activities outlined below.
This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to:
- Routine analysis and interpretation of results for microbiological (TVCs, coliforms, e.coli) & legionella:
- Ad hoc sample collection and analysis for all types of water tests & both microbiological chemical (usually requested when the University / Estates Services have identified potential water quality issue):
- Investigative monitoring in cases of staff complaints or whereby analysis highlights issues of non-conformity:
- Required to operate independently. No remedial water treatment work will be awarded to the appointed Contractor of analytical services, and they must be able to demonstrate impartiality and independence from any water treatment works:
- Testing laboratory must be accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025. Laboratory must be situated locally, ideally within 1 hour of Glasgow in order to undertake short notice sampling with swift and efficient analytical turnaround:
- The appointed Contractor must be able to react to unforeseen circumstances and provide assistance with technical engineering issues related to water services:
- The appointed Contractor must provide competent auditing and technical advice to ensure full WQ legislative compliance:
- The appointed Contractor's sampling staff must be appropriately trained in sampling techniques as per British Standards 8554:2015 Code of Practice 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
- The appointed Contractor's sampling staff will also possess an understanding of the basic principles and practices of water services, distribution and quality. In addition to this, sampling staff shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of relevant chemical and microbiological analytical procedures.
The appointed Contractor must hold the following accreditation (or equivalent):
- Registered with Legionella Control Association for Legionella Risk Assessment Services and Legionella Monitoring Services: 1.1 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Hot and Cold Water Systems, 1.3 - Legionella Risk Assessment Services - Process and Other Systems, 7.1 - Sampling, 7.3 - Laboratory Services, and 7.4 - Interpretation of Analysis:
- SGS ISO 9001:2015:
- UKAS (ISO / IEC 17025:2017); and
- SafeContractor
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties as per Regulation 41 - Preliminary Market Consultation, of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than 12 noon on 9th June 2025.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799231.
(SC Ref:799231)