Award

Water filters - Point of use

ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Cambridge, has completed a procurement process for water filters specifically used at point-of-use water sources across its hospital site. This contract, granted through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, took place without competitive bidding. The award focuses on the medical and healthcare services industry category and aims to provide short-term water filtration solutions, commencing on 19 June 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying water filtration apparatus, particularly small and medium enterprises that can offer specialised products or services. With the contract awarded to AQUA FREE SOLUTIONS LTD, the procurement presents a model for similar businesses to explore partnerships with healthcare institutions. By offering innovative filtration solutions, companies can position themselves to meet stringent healthcare standards and expand their footprint in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water filters - Point of use

Notice Description

Short term cover whilst tender process is completed. Filters applied to point of use water sources across the hospital site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033601-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42912310 - Water filtration apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
papworth.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01223638000

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0AY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUA FREE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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