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title: "Provision of Services for Bacteriological Surveillance"
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# Provision of Services for Bacteriological Surveillance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d34f7dc1-7487-4227-8709-a6353538e94f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Bacteriological Surveillance," classified under health and social work services. This open procurement method is part of an initiative to collect and analyse bacteriological samples to assess water quality across the organisation's facilities. The tender period concluded on 29 July 2020, with the contract period lasting from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2024. The procurement is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, and is aimed at awarding a single contractor. The total award value is £180,893.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focused on bacteriological analysis and water quality management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, making it an inviting prospect for firms looking to expand their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in health-related services or environmental consultancy would find this tender particularly relevant, as the contract requires a qualified contractor capable of ensuring effective water quality management for the trust.

## Notice

(a) BWC Management Services Ltd (referred to as the "Employer" for the purposes of consistency) wishes to enter into a contract (the "Contract") for the provision of services pertaining to bacteriological sample collection and analysis across the Employer's premises, aimed to provide an indication of the overall bacterial contamination levels across the Employer's domestic water systems as part of the Employer's Water Quality Management and Control processes. Accordingly, the Employer is seeking competitive Tenders ("Tenders") from suitably qualified contractors ("Contractors") in response to this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") with a view to awarding a Contract to a single Contractor for the service and maintenance of the relevant assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863560c-a03f-42f8-b8d3-a9a082b20c66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,893 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADI ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863560c-a03f-42f8-b8d3-a9a082b20c66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2863560c-a03f-42f8-b8d3-a9a082b20c66
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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