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RPE Fit Testing Service

Barts Health NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 11:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

27 May 2026 at 14:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 11:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 09:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 19:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 15:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barts Health NHS Trust procured a high-volume respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing service for acute healthcare settings in London. The service covers onsite quantitative Ambient Particle Counting (APC) testing, using Fit-2-Fit accredited testers, with the provider supplying and calibrating its own equipment. It also includes secure online access to fit testing records. The requirement covers sites associated with E1 1FR, EC1A 7BS, E11 1NR and E13 8SL, spanning east and central London. The scope may include powered hoods supplied for purchase or hire, together with maintenance, training and calibration in line with manufacturers’ requirements. This is a health and safety service supporting staff respiratory protection and workplace compliance, with protective equipment supply and related support forming part of the requirement.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Barts Health used an accelerated open procedure, with tenders submitted electronically in English. The tender closed on 17 February 2026 at 2pm, enquiries closed on 13 February 2026 at 2pm, and the award decision period ended on 30 April 2026. Two bids reached the final stage. Evaluation weighted quality at 50%, cost at 40% and social value at 10%. The original preferred award, dated 11 May 2026, was withdrawn because of material changes in the tender information; the first reserve tenderer was then selected. Sunbelt Rentals Limited signed the contract on 4 August 2026. Its value is £250,189.99 excluding VAT (£300,227.99 including VAT), for 4 August 2026 to 3 August 2029, with extension options up to 3 August 2031.

This requirement suits providers with established occupational health, respiratory protection or workplace safety operations serving acute healthcare environments. Credible competitors would need at least one dedicated Fit-2-Fit accredited tester and the operational capacity to deploy additional accredited testers during surges or emerging threats, potentially scaling to a team of up to 20. The relevant accreditation must cover quantitative Ambient Particle Counting methodology. Providers also need their own suitable test equipment, with calibration managed to the required standard, and a secure online system for storing and giving authorised users access to fit testing records. Capability to supply or hire powered hoods, and to provide associated maintenance, training and calibration, would strengthen a future offer. The buyer explicitly considered the requirement suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RPE Fit Testing Service

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of high-volume fit testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) within an acute healthcare setting. Able to provide onsite services in areas relevant to E1 1FR / EC1A 7BS / E11 1NR / E13 8SL. Minimum of one dedicated Fit-2-Fit accredited tester, with the capacity to provide additional Fit-2-Fit accredited testers during surge demands and in response to emerging threats (potentially up to 20 Fit-2-Fit accredited testers). Fit-2-Fit accreditation in the quantitative Ambient Particle Counting (APC) methodology. Ability to provide own test equipment, including calibration requirements. Ability to provide access to fit testing records via a secure online portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Supply, for purchase or hire, powered hoods, to include the provision of maintenance, training and calibration as required in line with manufacturer requirements

Renewal: The contract shall include the option to extend the contract up to a total term of not more than Sixty (60) Months.

Planning Information

If you are interested in supporting Barts Health NHS Trust with this engagement, please respond to ian.longhurst@nhs.net and you will be emailed a pre-market engagement questionnaire. The closing date for pre-market engagement questionnaire returns will be midday on Friday 31 October 2025. Barts Health NHS Trust are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency. The notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting preliminary market engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for Barts Health NHS Trust. Barts Health NHS Trust are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075222-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£250,189 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Ashfield Healthcare Limited

Sunbelt Rentals Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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