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Water Testing Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Water Testing Services," with the contract specifically focused on bacteriological analysis services, including testing for pseudomonas aeruginosa at the Royal Derby Hospital. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The tender process was initiated with the contract awarded to Mercian Science Limited. The contract runs for eight months from 1st July 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a total value of £29,223.36, including VAT. This procurement is classed as complete with the award status listed as active.

The awarding of this contract to Mercian Science Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights opportunities for similar businesses involved in providing bacteriological analysis services to engage with public sector healthcare contracts. Companies specialising in laboratory testing and health-related analytical services might find growth potential by forming service partnerships with large healthcare institutions. Businesses in the region of Derby, as well as other UK enterprises, should look for similar opportunities that facilitate collaborations with public authorities like the NHS, which consistently require specialized services to maintain health safety standards. The successful completion of this process demonstrates the Trust's commitment to health safety through rigorous service provisions.

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Notice Title

Water Testing Services

Notice Description

Contract for Water Testing Services to test for pseudomonas aeruginosa at Royal Derby Hospital site. Contract taken for 8 month period, 01/07/2025 - 28/02/2026, cost PS29223.36 inc. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,352 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uhdb.procurementhelpdesk@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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