Award

Anti-ligature Testing - across CNTW Group

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2025 at 11:49

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a maintenance contract involving anti-ligature testing of curtain tracks and blinds, managed by NTW Solutions Limited. This contract focuses on building and facilities management services within various locations across the CNTW Group, which includes regions UKC and UKD in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender documents were accessible from 8 October 2024. The tender period closed on 4 November 2024, with the awarding process commencing on 7 November 2024. The contract was awarded to Protects Plus Ltd, with a contract value amounting to £203,118 GBP, signed on 8 January 2025, and options for two additional 12-month extensions are included. The awarding of this contract signified the complete status on 16 January 2025.

This procurement presents various business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in building and facilities management services. Businesses that can demonstrate robust technical proficiency, social value, and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete for such contracts. High-quality services that ensure safety and functionality of anti-ligature installations are crucial, making it ideal for companies like Protects Plus Ltd, which align with these standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions and have the capacity to fulfil contract extensions potentially over an extended period would find this project beneficial for business growth and expansion within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Anti-ligature Testing - across CNTW Group

Notice Description

Maintenance Contract of Anti-ligature Testing of Curtain tracks and blinds by NTW Solutions Limited at various locations within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirements of this contract are to ensure that all Anti-ligature curtain rails/curtain tracks and similar products across buildings maintained by NTW Solutions across the CNTW Group operate as intended while also providing a safe, environment for its service users, staff and visitors.

Options: Option to Extend for a further 2 X 12-month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001478-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

33141126 - Ligatures

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,118 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NTW SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact Name
Paul Batey
Contact Email
paul.batey@ntw.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912467208

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTECTS PLUS

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