Water Hygiene Safety & Maintenance Services

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for Water Hygiene Safety and Maintenance Services to Churchill Contract Services Ltd under solicitation number UOE/2026/164. The agreement, valued at 500,000 pounds excluding VAT, focuses on the comprehensive monitoring, testing, inspection, and maintenance of water systems across the university estate to control legionella bacteria. All services must be performed in accordance with current legionella risk assessments and HSG 274 Part 2 guidelines where applicable. The contract term is scheduled to run from November 16, 2026, through November 15, 2029, with the possibility of extensions extending the term to 2031. This award ensures the university maintains safety standards and regulatory compliance regarding water hygiene and bacterial control across its facilities.