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UHDB/129/T - Water Testing Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement for the water testing services contract, marked as UHDB/129/T. This tender falls under the 'works' industry category and is part of a public undertaking effort to improve water hygiene. Based in Derby, UK, the contract had a limited competition procurement method and was awarded to Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK Limited. The contract, valued at £100,000, runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, with options for renewal up to 2029. The main procurement category is related to water-treatment work, with the contract now in the award stage as of 10th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in water testing and hygiene services, particularly those capable of undertaking works associated with healthcare facilities. Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK Limited, a large-scale company, secured the contract, highlighting the potential for well-established firms with relevant expertise to thrive in this domain. The procurement, being below the threshold with limited competition, suggests advantages for businesses that are agile and able to meet specific contract requirements promptly. Moreover, firms focusing on regional operations within the UK may find such contracts beneficial for expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHDB/129/T - Water Testing Services

Notice Description

UHDB/129/T - Water Testing Services to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Amy Thomas
Contact Email
amy.thomas38@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01332 785870

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

EUROFINS WATER HYGIENE TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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