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Microbiological Analysis of Water Samples

Awarded to Socotec UK Ltd

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 22 October 2026

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Overview

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has procured bacteriological examination services for the microbiological analysis of water samples taken weekly by its estates teams. The contract enables the detection of waterborne pathogens such as legionella to mitigate patient risk, requiring UKAS ISO 11731:2009 accredited laboratory services. The contract has been awarded to Socotec UK Ltd for a value of £50,000.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
22 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesLaboratory services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£50,000
Award date
21 October 2026
Contract period
1 November 2026 → 30 April 2027
Contract length
6 months
Winner
  • Socotec UK Ltd

This contract ends on 30 April 2027.

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About the winner

Socotec UK Ltd

Based in
Burton on Trent
Public contracts won
41
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Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,822 awards in the last 24 months

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Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust in the last 12 months

60

contracts awarded, worth £56,021,196 in total

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  1. Contract

    22 October 2026

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