Term Maintenance Contract for Legionella & Water Quality

East Lothian Council has awarded the contract titled "Term Maintenance Contract for Legionella & Water Quality" in the General Public Services industry. The contracting authority is East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Dalkia Operations Ltd. The award was made on 19 March 2025, following a procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the urgent removal of the previous contractor.

The scope of the contract includes various tasks related to legionella and water quality management in public buildings located in East Lothian, such as risk assessments, monitoring, inspections, cleaning, disinfection, analytical testing, water cooler servicing, and reactive maintenance. The contract value is £908,257.92. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water quality and safety services, particularly those with the capacity to handle comprehensive maintenance and testing regimens.

Large-scale businesses like Dalkia Operations Ltd, which has extensive expertise and resources, are well-suited for this contract. However, it also highlights the importance of compliance and flexibility in handling urgent and unforeseen requirements, offering growth potential for companies that can deliver reliable, responsive services under strict regulatory standards. Engaging in contracts with community benefits requirements like this also emphasises the importance of contributing to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, aligning business operations with public value objectives.