The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (the OPCC) is tendering a contract for the provision of water quality services worth an estimated £220,000.
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The OPCC is seeking one contractor to undertake water sampling and water system risk assessments across their estate in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The arrangement will support the OPCC to manage their duties to manage the risks mainly associated with legionella but including other water hygiene issues across their estate.in relation to their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Contract start date is 1 April 2024 and will be for a period of 2 years up till 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for an additional period of up to 2 years.
Scope od services covered by the contract include:
- Provision of biennial water system risk assessments and completion of water system risk assessment reports following each site visit; and
- Water sampling services for both legionella and microbiological quality on a 6-monthly basis, with laboratory sample reports completed following each site visit.
Both services are required to be undertaken at OPCC sites across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - there are currently 69 sites included in the programme.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 25 September 2023 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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