The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for legionella risk management and water hygiene monitoring services with an estimated value of £440,781 (inc VAT).
The University was seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive service across multi-site locations of Ambleside, Barrow, Carlisle (Brampton Road & Fusehill Street Campuses), Lancaster and London Campuses.
The contract, which was tendered via mini competition using the APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) Water Quality Management Framework Agreement, has been awarded to Integrated Water Services Ltd.
The contract was signed on 22 April 2026 – current start and end contract dates are 6 September 2026 to 5 September 2029 with a further possible extension to 5 September 2031.
At the end of January this year owners South Staffordshire Plc announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its water hygiene business carried on by IWS Water Hygiene to andwis Group, a leading provider of technical and compliance services in the UK, and the parent company of Rock Compliance.
The water hygiene business operates in a market closely aligned to facilities management and environmental compliance. Following a strategic review of the Group’s portfolio, South Staffordshire Plc had determined that the business would be better positioned for long‑term growth and investment under an owner fully focused on this sector.
andwis Group brings established expertise, a strong technology-led approach and a clear commitment to expanding its presence in the UK compliance market.
South Staffordshire Plc’s IWS M&E business was not part of this transaction and will remain within the South Staffordshire Group as part of its core services and specialisms in the utilities and infrastructure markets it serves.
The sale was expected to complete on 02 March 2026.
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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