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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:54

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the "Legionella and Pseudomonas Sampling and Testing" service. The procurement involves monitoring these bacteria within the hospital's water systems across multiple facilities for a maximum duration of five years using an open procedure. The procurement, managed by Procurement Services - Lifecycle, concluded with the award of the contract to Hydraclean Limited on 23rd June 2026. This award indicates the completion of the procurement process, which included an active tender and subsequent contract awarded for services starting on 1st July 2026. The project involves water-treatment work and technical testing services, a critical health and safety category operating within the healthcare sector in regions UKD1 and UKD4 in the United Kingdom. The contract value is approximately £148,245.94, with options for renewal and contractual adjustments as per the contracting authority's discretion.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in water-treatment and technical testing services, as evidenced by the successful award to an SME, Hydraclean Limited. Companies with expertise in delivering consultancy and analysis services for healthcare facility water systems can leverage similar opportunities, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The procurement framework encourages competition, with considerations open to cost, technical quality, and social value, emphasizing the industry's importance in maintaining high standards in public health management. The renewal options included signify potential long-term engagements, thus allowing businesses to plan and forecast their resource allocations and service enhancements over time.

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Notice Title

Legionella and Pseudomonas Sampling and Testing

Notice Description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking to procure sampling and laboratory analysis provision for the monitoring of Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa within its healthcare premises water systems at RLI, QVH, FGH, WGH and Millom Hospital for a maximum period of five years (3+1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right to delete from or add to this programme as may be dictated by circumstances from time to time. This may include any testing that has inadvertently been missed from the maintenance programme.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than one (1) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£123,538 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£123,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

PROCUREMENT SERVICES - LIFECYCLE PART OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDRACLEAN

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