Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb8-0e5a-727c-ae4e-f45f33d7751e/flushing-of-water-outlets awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Flushing of Water Outlets [Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-papworth-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £135,000 Published 22 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 7 May 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Royal Papworth Hospital requires a comprehensive water outlet flushing service to mitigate the risk of harmful bacterial growth. The service provider shall be responsible for delivering an enhanced flushing service to the Trust, including but not limited to the following: - Running and flushing of 1,193 washbasins, 400 WC's and 260 showers across the Main Hospital Site five days a week, Monday to Friday. - Conducting water sampling when applicable, with all necessary equipment and training provided by the Trust. - Ensuring that all outlets are flushed for a minimum of 6 minutes, on all five days from Monday to Friday, with no individual outlet exceeding a 2-day non-flushing period. This may require working on Bank Holidays. - Delivering flushing services exclusively at the Royal Papworth Hospital site. - The supplier must prepare an emergency contingency plan in case of staff shortages or service disruptions. - Flushing pattern and frequency could alter as the requirements change, the Trust will provide a 3 month notice before any alterations. - The supplier must provide their staff with a mobile device to record the flushing on an app called Compass 2 Reporting system, staff will receive training to upload the data. ## CPV classification Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services Facilities management services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0501e0-2025-10-22T09:39:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0501e0-2025-10-22T09:39:24+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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