Scope
Reference
C415083
Description
A feasibility study by water companies to determine operability and efficiency of fluoridating their water supplies which will be used to inform further rollout of water fluoridation in areas where oral health outcomes are worst, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment.
Contract 1. DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - AW
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £295,680 excluding VAT
- £354,816 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 9 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract value is up to ££83,270.00 (ex-vat) until 31/03/2026, however there is an option to extend the contract Term up to 31/03/2027 and increase the value by further £212,41.00 bringing the total estimated value to £295,680.00 (ex-vat).
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend the contract up to and including 31/03/2027 pending internal approvals.
CPV classifications
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Water companies hold regional cartels on on water supply and are the only providers who could authorise a feasibility study into their operations.
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Daryl Mahabir
Email: daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government