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title: "DHSC: SC&I: Design for Life Decontamination Capacity Survey.v2"
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# DHSC: SC&I: Design for Life Decontamination Capacity Survey.v2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4500ee7-4789-47fe-8c79-f6ae20452b23

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed its procurement process titled "Design for Life Decontamination Capacity Survey.v2", falling under the category of survey design services. This procurement, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, addressed the need for examining existing systems related to decontamination. The project, part of the broader initiative to foster a circular economy for medical products by 2045, had its tender period ending on 10th December 2025, with the contract running from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract was valued at £73,200, and services are anticipated to impact regions including Europe, the British Overseas Territories, and the broader UK, supporting the government's economic and sustainability goals.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing professional services, specifically within survey design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in such government projects. The awarded contract to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the scalability and breadth of opportunities available within this sector. Companies with expertise in medical supply chain resilience, digital infrastructure, or those transitioning towards sustainability in product lifecycles, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, thus gaining a foothold in government-backed environmental and economic reform initiatives.

## Notice

Design for Life is the Government's programme to build a circular economy for medical products by 2045, delivering increased resilience, economic growth, value for money and sustainability. The programme published its Design for Life roadmap in October 2024, setting out six key barriers ('problem statements') to achieving this vision and a path of 30 actions to overcome them. This project delivers against the 'Physical and digital infrastructure' problem statement and specifically Action 19 to 'survey existing systems' for decontamination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50788982-0b45-472c-af6d-2b4e9d01f537 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,200 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311100 - Survey design services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50788982-0b45-472c-af6d-2b4e9d01f537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50788982-0b45-472c-af6d-2b4e9d01f537
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67d118b9-59a6-4c5d-97fd-85f82842e722
  RM6126-Order-Form_DfL Decontamination Capacity Survey_Redacted

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