Tender

Legionella and Pseudomonas Sampling and Testing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure services for Legionella and Pseudomonas Sampling and Testing within its health care premises water systems, covering regions UKD1 and UKD4 in the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by LGM37147, is categorised under water-treatment work and technical testing and services, with an open procedure method in the tender stage. All submissions are to be made electronically via the OPTIMiSe online portal, with the tender period closing on 27 April 2026, and the award period concluding on 17 June 2026. Potential contract commencement is set for 1 July 2026, extending initially for five years with possible renewals, emphasised with a contract value of £115,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water-treatment work and technical testing services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from an open procurement process promoting fair competition. The emphasis on quality and social value criteria presents avenues for companies with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality services and contributing positively to community well-being. Given the contract's potential extensions and renewals, businesses with robust results in environmental testing and consultancy services could leverage this agreement for long-term growth.

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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/029195-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

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

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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