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Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, centred around the "Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing" services, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. This contract, awarded under the procurement category of services, was completed using the direct procurement method, which means it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The process reached the award stage on 16th March 2026, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The overall contract value is set at £16,322.45, covering the installation services of testing equipment in the region UKK23.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in microbiology and testing services to engage with public health institutions. Although the award was made to INDEX MICROBIOLOGY LIMITED, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in similar testing services could explore future opportunities as this sector expands. The focus on vital health and safety testing aligns well with businesses keen on collaborating with NHS trusts on specialised service provision and equipment installation, offering a potential boost in reputation and business growth.

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Notice Title

Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing

Notice Description

Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing for the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032544-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEX MICROBIOLOGY

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