---
title: "Water Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bcc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-09"
---

# Water Testing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bcc

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Water Testing Services," with the contract specifically focused on bacteriological analysis services, including testing for pseudomonas aeruginosa at the Royal Derby Hospital. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The tender process was initiated with the contract awarded to Mercian Science Limited. The contract runs for eight months from 1st July 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a total value of £29,223.36, including VAT. This procurement is classed as complete with the award status listed as active.

The awarding of this contract to Mercian Science Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights opportunities for similar businesses involved in providing bacteriological analysis services to engage with public sector healthcare contracts. Companies specialising in laboratory testing and health-related analytical services might find growth potential by forming service partnerships with large healthcare institutions. Businesses in the region of Derby, as well as other UK enterprises, should look for similar opportunities that facilitate collaborations with public authorities like the NHS, which consistently require specialized services to maintain health safety standards. The successful completion of this process demonstrates the Trust's commitment to health safety through rigorous service provisions.

## Notice

Contract for Water Testing Services to test for pseudomonas aeruginosa at Royal Derby Hospital site. Contract taken for 8 month period, 01/07/2025 - 28/02/2026, cost PS29223.36 inc. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038507-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,352 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCIAN SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038507-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038507-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mercianscience.co.uk/

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