---
title: "Water Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb94"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

# Water Testing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb94

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Water Testing Services", a contract that was active from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, with an option to extend for a further year. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically cleaning and sanitation services, and is located in the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated for a below-threshold amount and has already been awarded as of 15th July 2026. The buyer organisation operates under the public authority central government classification and is centrally located at the Royal Derby Hospital in Derby, UK.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for SMEs involved in sanitation and water testing services, exemplified by the awardee, Mercian Science Limited. Success in such contracts can create further prospects within the public health sector, enhancing business credibility and market positioning. Organisations with expertise in providing highly compliant sanitation services are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence in public healthcare infrastructure services. The strategic nature of this contract, combined with the renewal option, makes it an attractive point of entry into a stable and essential market sector.

## Notice

Water Testing Services for the period 01/03/2026 - 28/02/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066573-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,786 |

## 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066573-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066573-2026
  15th July 2026 - 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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