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title: "Water Testing Laboratory Services"
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buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-03"
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# Water Testing Laboratory Services

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fd95460-d4e0-40e7-ac62-88ea3ea5fe4d

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## Summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded a procurement process for "Water Testing Laboratory Services," seeking the expertise of a UKAS accredited laboratory to primarily test water samples for Legionellosis bacteria. The contract, valued at £30,681.18, falls under the Laboratory Services industry category and covers the South West region of England. The procurement, which was managed through a direct tender method, started on 1st July 2024 and will run until 30th June 2027. The award was finalised on 29th August 2024, with Theatre And Endoscopy Service Technicians Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory testing services, particularly those capable of handling water sample analyses for harmful bacteria. SMEs are specifically mentioned as suitable candidates, making this an attractive venture for small-to-medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their client base in the healthcare sector. Offering a comprehensive collection service from an agreed location, this contract allows businesses to demonstrate their logistical efficiency and technical expertise, ultimately fostering long-term partnerships with established healthcare institutions.

## Notice

The services of an UKAS accredited Laboratory are required to carry out testing of water samples predominantly but not confined to Legionellosis bacteria. The appointed laboratory will be required to provide a collection service from an agreed location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e92c85-2987-47b7-a72e-ea4152dfd2fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,681 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEATRE AND ENDOSCOPY SERVICE TECHNICIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e92c85-2987-47b7-a72e-ea4152dfd2fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e92c85-2987-47b7-a72e-ea4152dfd2fa
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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