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Hot Springs Water analysis

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Bath & North East Somerset Council revolves around the "Hot Springs Water analysis" project, which falls under the environmental monitoring services category. Located in Bath, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage as of 9th January 2026. This contract, concerning water analysis for free-living amoebae and Naegleria related to the hot spring, began on 5th January 2026 and will continue until 4th January 2029. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, reflecting a specialised requirement met by the University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in complex water analysis could find similar contracting opportunities with sub-central government entities. The contract's focus on detailed environmental monitoring signifies potential growth avenues for companies capable of providing tailored analysis services to meet specific public sector needs. Companies operating within this niche could benefit from such contracts that are typically awarded through focused, direct procurement methods, offering them a competitive advantage in securing future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hot Springs Water analysis

Notice Description

Water analysis for free living amoebae and naegleria in connection to the Hot spring

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06027a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001723-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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