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title: "University Hospitals Birmingham Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605ac"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# University Hospitals Birmingham Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605ac

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently overseeing an active procurement process titled "Provision of Decontamination Unit Water Testing." This open tendering process seeks to establish a contract for water testing at the Trust's four decontamination units, supporting endoscopy clinics. Located in Birmingham, West Midlands, this contract falls under the services category and specifically targets bacteriological analysis services. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 18 February 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition, and electronic submissions are allowed. The award criteria include a mix of technical (50%), social value (10%), and commercial (40%) considerations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for laboratories specialising in bacteriological analysis, particularly those familiar with standards like HTM 01-06 and BS EN ISO 15883. The contract value is significant, with a gross total of £396,000, offering an attractive business case for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as participation is reserved for these entities. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with possibilities for extension by up to 24 months, thereby securing long-term engagement for the successful bidder. Companies with capabilities in maintaining stringent collection and testing criteria under controlled conditions will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise, fostering business growth and market penetration in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Trust is looking to formally award a contract for the testing of weekly water samples for its 4 Decontamination units at UHB which are responsible for providing a service to endoscopy clinics. The weekly water samples will be taken in bottles supplied by the successful laboratory and kept in a fridge awaiting collection, the samples will be appropriately labelled with the sampling location, machine details (including chamber identifier if relevant) and the time the sample was taken by the staff taking the sample. The successful laboratory will need to have procedures for collection with time and temperature controls in place to meet the requirements of HTM 01-06 and BS EN ISO 15883.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2no 12 month extensions for a total of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003097-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 13:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003097-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 13:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003094-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003097-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003094-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/one/one.app
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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