Published date: 16 June 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 March 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Services related to water pollution - 90733000

Location of contract

BN7 1UE

Value of contract

£120,000

Procurement reference

3259

Published date

16 June 2025

Closing date

3 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

East Sussex County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the provision of regular water hygiene testing services, specifically focused on Legionella control. The services must be delivered in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP L8) for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Testing will be carried out across a range of public buildings, facilities, and delegated sites, including schools and community resource buildings.
Legionella pneumophilia, a naturally occurring bacterium in water, thrives in water systems with temperatures conducive to its growth, such as hot water systems or storage tanks during summer. This bacterium can cause Legionellosis, which includes the severe Legionnaires' disease and the milder Pontiac fever. Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Although the risk of contracting Legionellosis from Council premises is generally low, a proactive and managed approach to water system maintenance is essential to mitigate risks, raise awareness of standards, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The selected contractor will be responsible for:

• Identification and Assessment: Inspecting, surveying, and testing water services in Council properties, and conducting Legionella Risk Assessments.
• Prevention: Managing risks through prevention, control, and necessary water treatment/remedial works. This includes considering risk mitigation before commencing work.
• Control: Implementing control measures where Legionella risk is suspected, such as maintaining clean water systems, preventing water stagnation, and properly controlling water spray release.

Award information

Awarded date

3 March 2025

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Total value of contract

£120,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

HSL Compliance Ltd

Address

Alton House Alton Business Park, Alton Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5BP

Reference

Companies House number: 02425951

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Dave Emmanuel

Address

County Hall
LEWES
BN71UE
England

Telephone

01273336182

Email

david.emmanuel@eastsussex.gov.uk