---
title: "Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f53"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f53

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, centred around the "Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing" services, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. This contract, awarded under the procurement category of services, was completed using the direct procurement method, which means it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The process reached the award stage on 16th March 2026, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The overall contract value is set at £16,322.45, covering the installation services of testing equipment in the region UKK23.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in microbiology and testing services to engage with public health institutions. Although the award was made to INDEX MICROBIOLOGY LIMITED, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in similar testing services could explore future opportunities as this sector expands. The focus on vital health and safety testing aligns well with businesses keen on collaborating with NHS trusts on specialised service provision and equipment installation, offering a potential boost in reputation and business growth.

## Notice

Legionella and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa testing for the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032544-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,602 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEX MICROBIOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032544-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032544-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.indexmicrobiology.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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