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title: "GB-Poole: EWD Rinse Water Testing Laboratory Service"
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buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-09-23"
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# GB-Poole: EWD Rinse Water Testing Laboratory Service

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-628e1efa-1a77-43f2-968c-035ebc93c619

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## Summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the "EWD Rinse Water Testing Laboratory Service" tender, classified under laboratory services. This procurement, currently in the open tender stage, has a submission deadline of 23rd October 2020. The contract, valued at £25,000 and starting on 2nd January 2021, will involve testing water samples from endoscopic washer disinfector units at Wimborne and Swanage Hospitals. Interested bidders should note that the potential contract duration extends until 1st January 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory services. Businesses with the capability to provide UKAS accredited laboratory testing and efficient transportation services for sample collection will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, firms can expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector and enhance their visibility among NHS contracting authorities.

## Notice

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust requires the services of an UKAS accredited laboratory to carry out testing of water samples from its Endoscopic Washer Disinfector (EWD) units based at Wimborne and Swanage Hospitals, as detailed in the specification contained in the tender documents. The laboratory will also be required to arrange a suitable collection / courier service to transport the samples from the hospitals to the laboratory. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c5e638-fed7-4920-87c8-b1927506ad32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c5e638-fed7-4920-87c8-b1927506ad32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c5e638-fed7-4920-87c8-b1927506ad32
  23rd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Poole:-EWD-Rinse-Water-Testing-Laboratory-Service/7W7583J993
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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