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University Hospitals Birmingham Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently overseeing an active procurement process titled "Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing." This open tendering process seeks to establish a contract for water testing at the Trust's four decontamination units, supporting endoscopy clinics. Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, this contract falls under the services category and specifically targets bacteriological analysis services. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 18 February 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition, and electronic submissions are allowed. The award criteria include a mix of technical (50%), social value (10%), and commercial (40%) considerations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for laboratories specialising in bacteriological analysis, particularly those familiar with standards like HTM 01-06 and BS EN ISO 15883. The contract value is significant, with a gross total of £396,000, offering an attractive business case for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as participation is reserved for these entities. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with possibilities for extension by up to 24 months, thereby securing long-term engagement for the successful bidder. Companies with capabilities in maintaining stringent collection and testing criteria under controlled conditions will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise, fostering business growth and market penetration in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Hospitals Birmingham Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to formally award a contract for the testing of weekly water samples for its 4 Decontamination units at UHB which are responsible for providing a service to endoscopy clinics. The weekly water samples will be taken in bottles supplied by the successful laboratory and kept in a fridge awaiting collection, the samples will be appropriately labelled with the sampling location, machine details (including chamber identifier if relevant) and the time the sample was taken by the staff taking the sample. The successful laboratory will need to have procedures for collection with time and temperature controls in place to meet the requirements of HTM 01-06 and BS EN ISO 15883.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2no 12 month extensions for a total of 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003097-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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 BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.blower@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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