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Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services". This contract, awarded to TETRA TECH LIMITED, involves providing external auditing and guidance to manage water-related risks, particularly those affecting immunosuppressed patients. The procurement process falls under the mechanical engineering services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the main delivery address at Nottingham City Hospital. It was procured via a selective method by calling off from the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services Framework and has a total value of £100,000. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and technical building-inspection services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process indicates suitability for these entities. Companies with expertise in health and safety compliance, especially within NHS environments, would be particularly well-suited to provide the services required under this contract. This opportunity may lead to further collaborations and engagements with NHS trusts, enhancing a business’s portfolio in health infrastructure and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services

Notice Description

To ensure Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) has measures in place to provide adequate support in managing the risks associated with its water systems (e.g. Legionella bacteria and other water-borne organisms associated with such systems), the Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Authorising Engineer in relation to water services (The Services). Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 (Safe water in healthcare premises) mandates the Trust to appoint a competent person to provide the Services required. The purpose of the Services is to provide external auditing and guidance to facilitate the Trust's compliance under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2022 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The objective is to ensure the Trust has robust measures in place to protect immunosuppressed patients from infections (E.g. legionella disease). Infection in such circumstance can lead to loss of life and is typically regarded as one of the highest risks an NHS Trust estates department has to manage. The Contract has been procured via Lot 8h (Waste and Recycling) of the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services Framework: https://www.espo.org/consultancy-services-664-21.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4c1ee2-2173-49ae-99b9-83757330bd48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH

Further Information

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