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title: "Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services"
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# Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f2a2d1-57da-4b13-87af-e73ce40c758f

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## Summary

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of an Authorising Engineer - Water Services". This contract, awarded to TETRA TECH LIMITED, involves providing external auditing and guidance to manage water-related risks, particularly those affecting immunosuppressed patients. The procurement process falls under the mechanical engineering services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the main delivery address at Nottingham City Hospital. It was procured via a selective method by calling off from the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services Framework and has a total value of £100,000. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and technical building-inspection services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process indicates suitability for these entities. Companies with expertise in health and safety compliance, especially within NHS environments, would be particularly well-suited to provide the services required under this contract. This opportunity may lead to further collaborations and engagements with NHS trusts, enhancing a business’s portfolio in health infrastructure and compliance.

## Notice

To ensure Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) has measures in place to provide adequate support in managing the risks associated with its water systems (e.g. Legionella bacteria and other water-borne organisms associated with such systems), the Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Authorising Engineer in relation to water services (The Services). Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 (Safe water in healthcare premises) mandates the Trust to appoint a competent person to provide the Services required. The purpose of the Services is to provide external auditing and guidance to facilitate the Trust's compliance under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2022 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The objective is to ensure the Trust has robust measures in place to protect immunosuppressed patients from infections (E.g. legionella disease). Infection in such circumstance can lead to loss of life and is typically regarded as one of the highest risks an NHS Trust estates department has to manage. The Contract has been procured via Lot 8h (Waste and Recycling) of the ESPO 664_21 Consultancy Services Framework: https://www.espo.org/consultancy-services-664-21.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4c1ee2-2173-49ae-99b9-83757330bd48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TETRA TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4c1ee2-2173-49ae-99b9-83757330bd48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4c1ee2-2173-49ae-99b9-83757330bd48
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/consultancy-services-664-21.html

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