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QEHKL210 - Critical Ventilation Verification

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 10:58

Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed the awarding stage for the contract titled "QEHKL210 - Critical Ventilation Verification". This contract involves the annual verification of the Trust's critical ventilation systems and falls within the services industry category. Located in Kings Lynn, United Kingdom, the procurement process was governed by the open method of competition, below the threshold. The contracting process culminated in an award on 15th April 2026, with the contract having begun on 1st October 2025 and scheduled to end on 30th September 2026. The initial contract period allows for renewal of up to two additional 12-month terms, ensuring continued compliance and ventilation system efficiency.

This procurement tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ventilation system inspections and related services. With the main procurement category being services and specific requirements for quality and commercial criteria, businesses that can offer high-quality inspections, assurances, and commercial efficiency stand a strong chance of competing. While the contract was eventually awarded to AIRSQ Limited, other service providers focusing on inspection of critical systems, especially those with experience in health sector infrastructure, should consider similar upcoming tenders. This project provides a way for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in maintaining essential infrastructure, potentially leading to broader contracts within public authority sectors.

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Notice Title

QEHKL210 - Critical Ventilation Verification

Notice Description

Provision of Annual verification of the Trusts critical ventilation systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRSQ

Further Information

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