---
title: "Water Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0288aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2021-08-18"
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# Water Testing Services

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0288aa

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently conducting a procurement process for "Water Testing Services", classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The tender commenced on 8th January 2021, with submissions required by 12th February 2021. This contract spans three years, with an option to extend for an additional year, focused on delivering comprehensive water microbiological analysis and sample collection services within the Lincoln region (UKF3).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in water testing and analysis services, particularly those capable of providing a variety of microbiological tests as specified in the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in environmental services, laboratory testing, or public health compliance would be well-suited to compete, as five out of six bids received in the first round were from SMEs. Engaging in this contract could position a business to establish a long-term relationship with the NHS, contributing to growth and further contract opportunities.

## Notice

To provide a comprehensive service for water testing. The key objectives are: - Water microbiological analysis service - Sample collection service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a comprehensive service for water testing. The service will include various types of analysis in varying quantities, including but not limited to (a) Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1, serogroup 2-15 & Species (b) Legionella PCR (rapid 48 hour testing) (c) TVC @22 & 37 (d) Total Coliforms and E. Coli (e) Pseudomonas Aeruginosa & Species (f) Enterococci (g) Staphylococcus aureus (h) Clostridium Perfringens (i) Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020166-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUA PROTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020166-2021
- 8 Jan 2021 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000342-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
- http://www.lpft.nhs.uk
- http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.procontract.due-north.com

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