Framework For Legionella Risk Assessments
Framework Description
Durham County Council's Framework for Legionella Risk Assessments is a single-lot framework for assessing water systems across around 525 council premises. It runs to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend to 31 July 2030. The tender deadline was 17 April 2026, so the framework is Live with contractors appointed.
Context & Use Case
The council uses the framework to meet its statutory Legionella duties across offices, public buildings, schools, leisure centres, communal areas, fire stations and sports pavilions. A single framework keeps assessment and reporting consistent across a large and varied estate, which matters for audit and governance. Contractors must show water safety expertise and reporting competence, as their reports support the council's compliance records.
Scope of Services
Legionella risk assessments across around 525 council premises Offices, public buildings and educational establishments Leisure facilities, communal areas, fire stations and sports pavilions Water safety reporting to support statutory compliance
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Suits water hygiene consultancies and Legionella risk assessment specialists. Applications for this framework are closed: the tender deadline was 17 April 2026, so new suppliers cannot join until it is re-tendered, around 31 July 2028 or 2030 if extended. Appointed contractors deliver the assessment programme.
Buyer Benefits
The council gets consistent assessments across a large estate from contractors it has already checked, supporting audit trails and statutory compliance. A single route covers very different building types, from schools to fire stations. Buyers value competent assessors, clear reports and practical recommendations that site teams can act on.
Next Steps
Check Durham County Council's 'Do business with us' page for the award outcome and future opportunities. If appointed, plan resources for the 525-premises programme. If not, register for council tender alerts, prepare for a re-tender around 31 July 2028, and gather evidence of large-portfolio Legionella assessment work and reporting quality.
How Athena Can Help
Applications for this Legionella framework are closed until it is re-tendered, so Athena's focus would be your next opportunity. Our framework scouting service identifies other water hygiene and compliance frameworks that are open now or due to open, and which councils and housing bodies use them. When Durham's re-tender arrives, Athena's bid writers can build answers on assessor competence and reporting quality that score well, then run a Bid Health Check. Our tendering support for councils includes pricing per premises that wins and stays profitable across a large estate.
