The University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint up to five (5) Framework Contractors per Lot to provide:

— Lot 1: provision of competent support and training,

— Lot 2: risk assessment services,

— Lot 3 a&b: engineering remedial works,

— Lot 4: water quality sampling.

a) accredited training for the Employer’s staff to allow them to fulfil their duties in respect of water safety;

b) an audit function to ensure the arrangements for managing water safety are working and that all Employers stakeholders are fully aware of what they should be doing to ensure compliance;

c) a 24 hour, 365 emergency and non-emergency call out service to provide initial advisory support for emergency and non-emergency situations;

e) expert advice where required by the Employer;

d) to ensure the Employer’s compliance with HSE ACoP L8.

a) an independent monitoring and auditing function to carry out water safety risk assessments, specifically for that of legionella, but also including coliforms and biofilms;

b) confirmation that preventive measures are being properly implemented, and verification that water treatment services are effective and compliant with the relevant current legislation and codes of practice;

c) preparation and the updating of written schemes for Affected Properties.

In accordance with HSE ACoP L8 and the BS 8580 (2010) — Risk Assessments for Legionella Control (BS 8580 (2010) and any superseding codes of practice enabling:

— identification of systems of risk,

— review of existing risk assessments,

— production of up to date schematics,

— appraisal of system condition including accessible equipment,

— management of log books,

— water management review,

— remedial items including an action plan as per the Employer’s template Appendix C-I (e) Water Safety Action Plan,

— assessment of effectiveness of written scheme,

— frequency of review.

To ensure compliance with HSE ACoP L8.

— Lot 3a: Engineering remedial works to water services identified by risk assessment works up to a value of 25 000 GBP,

— Lot 3b: Engineering remedial works to water services identified by risk assessment works with a value greater than 25 001 GBP.

To include engineering remedial works identified following risk assessments to ensure the Employer’s compliance with HSE ACoP L8 including:

— alterations to pipework to prevent proliferation of water borne bacteria,

— tracing out of pipework systems,

— cistern and associated system clean and chlorination, including relining and replacement,

— remedial works on items of plant related to water hygiene including minor modifications to the Trend Building Maintenance Systems (BMS).

To ensure the quality of water across the Employer’s estate.

a) water quality sampling and testing including:

— clostridia,

— e.coli,

— enterococci,

— legionella (pre and post),

— potable water quality,

— potable water quality in respect of lead content,

— pseudomonas aeruginosa (pre and post),

— total coliforms,

— Total Viable Count (TVC);

b) to provide reporting on water quality sampling and testing:

— provision of UKAS accredited reports on water quality,

— updating of the Employer’s templates upon receipt of water quality results.