Provision of Water Quality Services

Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight (the OPCC) have awarded a contract for the provision of water quality services. The OPCC have awarded to 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 in relation to water hygiene under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The contract will commence on 1 April 2024 and will be for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional period of up to 2 years. Lot 1: The OPCC Estate strategy is about ensuring the Constabulary have fit for purpose buildings that not only support operational delivery, but also enable smarter working. The upgraded buildings and newly constructed properties also ensure a better working environment for officers and indeed anyone who uses and works in them. The purpose of this contract is to provide the OPCC with an arrangement which helps to fulfil their duties under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to manage the risks mainly associated with legionella but including other water hygiene issues across their estate. The Services in scope of this contract are: -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-monhtly 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, with sites listed at Appendix A of the tender documentation. There are currently 69 sites included in the programme.