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South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 28th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a80d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Industrial quality control services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,870,000 |
South West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 28th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a80d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Industrial quality control services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,870,000 |
Scope
Reference
SWAST-5126-FM
Description
Water risk assessments and water testing, including sentinel outlet and shower sampling. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,870,000 excluding VAT
- £2,244,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
If KPI's are met, we would look to extend the contract for up to 36 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71731000 - Industrial quality control services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Water Risk Assessments
Description
Water risk assessments. The value stated represents the total SASC requirement; however, only the SWAST element of this value is guaranteed.
Lot value (estimated)
- £401,000 excluding VAT
- £481,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Water Maintenance and Testing
Description
Water Maintenance and Testing as per the specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,469,000 excluding VAT
- £1,762,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Water Risk Assessments
Lot 2. Water Maintenance and Testing
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality criteria as per the specification | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% | |
| Social Value | Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement was to evolve specification which complies with legal regulations
Documents
Associated tender documents
Contracting authority
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RYF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXD-1311-BRXL
Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] swast.nhs.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
