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Authorising Engineer (Water) Services

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a contract for "Authorising Engineer (Water) Services" in London, tagged under advisory and consultative engineering services. The procurement process followed a direct method, deemed below threshold and conducted without competitive bidding, reflecting the nature of niche services required here. The contract period spans from 28th April 2026 to 27th April 2029, with the gross value noted as £108,000. This procurement activity was managed by the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, with all processes already concluded and the contract currently active.

This tender creates growth opportunities for specialised engineering firms, particularly those small to medium enterprises focusing on advisory engineering services, as demonstrated by the successful bid from RM Associates. Businesses offering consultative engineering expertise in water management can leverage this awarded contract as a case study to build credibility and seek similar contracts with public sector organisations in the UK. The opportunity exemplifies how niche expertise can be crucial in securing contracts, especially when procurement methods exclude competition.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (Water) Services

Notice Description

Authorising Engineer Services for Water

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038599-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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