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CA17190 - UHDB/134/T - Water Testing Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA17190 - UHDB/134/T - Water Testing Services" has been concluded with an award to Mercian Science. Commissioned by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, this contract is designed for bacteriological analysis services within the healthcare sector, specifically targeting the Royal Derby Hospital. Located in Derby, England, this opportunity falls under the services industry category and utilised an open procurement method. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 28th February 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st March 2026, extending through to 29th February 2028. The amount awarded for this contract is £40,786.70.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract process favours these types of organisations. Given its focus on bacteriological analysis services, businesses with expertise in water testing and analysis within healthcare settings are well-positioned to compete. With locations indicated across varied regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, businesses with a broad geographic reach and relevant specialisation in healthcare-related analysis services should consider pursuing involvement in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CA17190 - UHDB/134/T - Water Testing Services

Notice Description

Water Testing Services for Royal Derby Hospital To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17190. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17190 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55710d21-10d4-4748-9444-4de745e6faa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,786 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCIAN SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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