Tender

University Hospitals Birmingham Water Testing of Decontamination Units

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2024 at 12:20

Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the "Water Testing of Decontamination Units" at its medical facilities. This procurement activity falls under the environmental quality control services category, with additional emphasis on consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. Located in the West Midlands, specifically Birmingham (postcode B15 1NU), the procurement is currently in the active tender stage. The contract, with an estimated value of £100,000, requires the testing of weekly water samples from four decontamination units. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 8 August 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2024 and conclude on 31 August 2027.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental testing, especially those with UKAS accreditation for water testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria set by the Trust. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, providing a fair chance for qualified vendors to secure long-term business with a reputable public health organisation. The nature of the contract not only provides consistent revenue over the contract period but also strengthens the business's profile within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

University Hospitals Birmingham Water Testing of Decontamination Units

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to formally award a contract for the testing of weekly water samples for its 4 Decontamination units at UHB which are responsible for providing a service to endoscopy clinics. The tenderer shall be responsible for the pickup of samples from the site at a pre-determined time and ensuring the transport is appropriately time and temperature controlled. Samples which fail to arrive at the laboratory outside of the recommended time and temperature may still be tested but will not be paid for and a retest will be arranged by the laboratory at their own expense. The provision of sample bottles shall be included in the price. The laboratory selected must have and evidence in the tender return UKAS accreditation for the service and tests provided. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. C298327 University Hospitals Birmingham Water Testing of Decontamination Units Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08cd13c2-b308-443d-9b25-7e524ad379f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe12c42-4959-493b-8f9e-c9960c84dfff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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