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Analysis of Water Samples

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the contract awarded by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a key public healthcare organisation located at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, United Kingdom. The organisation sought services for the "Analysis of Water Samples", covering supply, collection, and analysis from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This contract falls within the services category, specifically "Analysis services", under CPV classification 71620000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 17 April 2026 and active until the end of March 2027. The organisation followed a procurement method below the threshold, with contract terms applicable based on the legal framework of the UK Parliament's 2023 legislation. The contract was awarded to Precision Analysis (North West) Limited, marking an opportunity for specialised analytical services within the UK healthcare industry.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in analytical services, particularly those specialising in water sample analysis. Given its focus on supply and collection of sample containers for precise analysis, laboratories and firms with expertise in environmental services can greatly benefit. Companies like Precision Analysis (North West) Limited, designated as an SME, are well-suited to compete, offering avenues for increased visibility in public sector contracts. For businesses in the Scientific or Health Services industry, engaging in similar tenders can facilitate expansion and foster relationship-building with public healthcare entities, potentially leading to recurring contracts and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis of Water Samples

Notice Description

Analysis of water samples to include supply of sample containers and collection of samples from 01/04/26 - 31/03/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRECISION ANALYSIS (NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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