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Framework for Legionella Risk Assessments

Durham County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Durham County Council

Buyer Address: Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, UKC14, DH1 5WB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Guy Aynsley

Contact Email: guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
255600.0 GBP
Gross: 255600 GBP
Published
02 Mar 2026, 14:50
Deadline
10 Apr 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Durham County Council requires a competent and accredited Contractor to deliver a comprehensive programme of Legionella Risk Assessments across approximately 525 premises, including but not limited to offices, public buildings, educational establishments, leisure facilities, communal areas, fire stations and sports pavilions.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.open-uk.org/

Link Description: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, via the OPEN Portal at https://www.open-uk.org/ Additional information can be obtained from the OPEN Portal. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OPEN Portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018539-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 255,600

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing Schedule (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience of risk assessments (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk Assessment Example (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Methodology (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, via the OPEN Portal at https://www.open-uk.org/ Additional information can be obtained from the OPEN Portal. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OPEN Portal.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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