TEC Secures Position on NHS SBS Framework

TEC Secures Position on NHS SBS Framework

Total Environmental Compliance (TEC), part of Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), is proud to announce it has been awarded a place on the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement for Building Safety and Fire Compliance.

This prestigious framework provides a PCR15 compliant route to market and will be active from 17 February 2025 to 15 February 2029, offering TEC an exceptional opportunity to expand its services within the healthcare sector.

Strategic Position in Water Treatment Services

TEC has successfully secured positions on Lot 4 – Legionella and Water Treatment Services for both:

• London and the South-east (LSE)
• Rest of the UK (RUK)

Ranking third on this framework demonstrates TEC’s recognised expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional water safety services across the UK healthcare sector.

Mark Drinkhill, Managing Director at TEC, said: “This is fantastic news for TEC and the wider PTSG group. Being awarded a place on the NHS SBS Framework is a testament to our team’s expertise and dedication to water safety. It allows us to further expand our services within the healthcare sector, where maintaining the highest standards of water hygiene and compliance is absolutely critical. We look forward to building on our established NHS partnerships and contributing to safer healthcare environments across the UK.”

Extensive NHS Experience

With 30 years of industry experience, TEC already partners with numerous NHS Trusts, delivering comprehensive water hygiene, legionella compliance, and water treatment services in accordance with HTM04-01 guidance.

Our strong track record in the NHS sector includes successful partnerships with:

• East of England Anglian Services
• East Sussex Healthcare
• Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Ipswich and Colchester Hospital
• University Hospital of Southampton
• CLCH (Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust)

At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest and busiest acute NHS trusts in the Northwest, we’ve implemented a complete range of legionella, water treatment and water hygiene services. Our team ensures the Trust remains fully compliant with all legislation, including ACoP L8, HSG 274 (Parts 1-4) and HTM-0401.

Comprehensive Water Safety Services

TEC’s expertise in healthcare settings encompasses a wide range of essential services:

• Legionella risk assessments and reviews
• Water sampling and temperature monitoring
• TMV servicing and replacement
• Tank cleaning and inspections
• Calorifier external inspections
• Clean and disinfection of water storage systems
• Remote temperature monitoring solutions
• Water heater installation works
• Legionella awareness training

Our technological approach to compliance includes SimPRO software that enables real-time access to compliance data, providing healthcare facilities with immediate visibility of their water safety status.

Significance of the Framework

Brendan Griffin-Ryan, Senior Category Manager for Estates & Facilities at NHS SBS, highlighted the importance of this framework:

“NHS SBS is pleased to introduce our new Building Safety and Fire Compliance Framework Agreement. It provides the NHS and wider public sector with a comprehensive range of services, including fire safety, asbestos management and removal, lifts maintenance and installation, water treatment, PAT testing, authorising engineers, and pneumatic tube systems.

“With the recent budget announcement allocating £1 billion to the NHS to address critical repairs, this framework agreement provides a compliant procurement route for essential safety services.”

Commitment to Healthcare Excellence

As specialists in water hygiene and treatment, TEC demonstrates unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance in healthcare environments. Our team understands the critical importance of water safety in protecting patients, staff, and visitors.

Our senior management team has a cumulative 150 years of industry experience. As part of our commitment to excellence, our management team continuously enhances their professional qualifications, with key staff recently completing the City and Guilds ‘Healthcare Water Hygiene and Competent Person Training WS4’ course.

Why Choose TEC for NHS Water Safety?

TEC brings several unique advantages to NHS clients:

• Extensive experience operating within healthcare environments to HTM-0401 guidance
• Continuous improvement and technological innovations in water safety
• Nationwide coverage with localised service teams
• Trusted partnerships built on communication and transparency
• Proven track record of reliable service delivery in critical healthcare settings