---
title: "WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db36"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db36

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is inviting bids for a contract titled "WBF0900 - Salt Tablets for Purifying Water." This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the salt industry as denoted by the CPV classification 15872400. Located at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent, the buying organisation is a public authority operating under central government jurisdiction. The process is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 5 November 2025, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 13 November 2025 and the tender period closing on 20 November 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, valued at £90,000, aimed at below-threshold contracts to ensure broader access for potential suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the healthcare support and supply sector, especially those providing goods for water purification. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this an attractive prospect due to the tender's emphasis on accessibility. Additionally, the contract runs for a duration of three years, from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, allowing for long-term business growth. The award criteria prioritise pricing heavily, with a 90% focus on cost-effectiveness, supplemented by a 10% consideration for social value, providing competitive pricing strategies a significant advantage. Businesses that can offer economically viable solutions with added social benefits should consider participating.

## Notice

The Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is seeking bids for The Supply of Salt Water Tablets. The proposed duration will be for 3 years. This announcement is not a commitment by the Authority to place any contract or order as a result of the tendering process and any expenditure, work or effort prior to any subsequent contract award is a matter solely for commercial judgement of the potential supplier. The Authority also reserves the right to terminate this procurement at any stage of the process and where appropriate re-advertise. Further details can be found with the attached ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071360-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15872400 - Salt

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071360-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/

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