Tender

WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting bids for a contract titled "WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water." This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the salt industry as denoted by the CPV classification 15872400. Located at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent, the buying organisation is a public authority operating under central government jurisdiction. The process is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 5 November 2025, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 13 November 2025 and the tender period closing on 20 November 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, valued at £90,000, aimed at below-threshold contracts to ensure broader access for potential suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the healthcare support and supply sector, especially those providing goods for water purification. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this an attractive prospect due to the tender's emphasis on accessibility. Additionally, the contract runs for a duration of three years, from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, allowing for long-term business growth. The award criteria prioritise pricing heavily, with a 90% focus on cost-effectiveness, supplemented by a 10% consideration for social value, providing competitive pricing strategies a significant advantage. Businesses that can offer economically viable solutions with added social benefits should consider participating.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water

Notice Description

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Salt Water Tablets. The proposed duration will be for 3 years. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071360-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15872400 - Salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Rhodes
Contact Email
matthew.rhodes@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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