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05 Aug 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Authorising Engineer - Water" was conducted by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of consulting services for water supply and waste-water management, with a focus on healthcare environments. This tender process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st November 2025 and published on 5th August 2026. The contract runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030. The procurement method used was a selective approach through the dynamic purchasing system (DPS), ensuring that the process was tailored to invite the most qualified suppliers to compete. The total award value of the contract is £73,000, although the current contract value is noted as £44,280.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in environmental and medical microbiology services, particularly those already established as members of the Water Management Society. The contract requires expertise in providing independent professional advice in alignment with Health Technical Memorandum guidelines. Although the tender was awarded to Eta Projects Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), this type of contract can foster substantial growth for similar SMEs with the necessary qualifications and experience in the water consultancy sector. Such tenders are ideal for specialised consultancies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry by securing contracts with reputable NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer - Water

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for a Authorised Engineer (Water) (AE(w)). The AE(w) will act as an independent professional adviser to the Authority. The AE(w) will be appointed by the organisation with a brief to provide services in accordance with the relevant Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 04-01 and HTM 00). The AE(W) should be a qualified Microbiologist (e.g. a higher degree in Medical or Environmental Microbiology/ life science or equivalent) or Chartered Scientist and have significant relevant experience working within a healthcare environment. The AE (w) providing the service shall be a Member or Fellow of the Water Management Society. This was awarded through the LPP, Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf8a1de2-95ce-4111-bd83-0f04952e4003
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3763fa17-20b5-4634-b264-32e023879bdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETA PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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