This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 May 2026 at 13:29

Award

15 May 2026 at 10:40

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 09:31

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 19:46

Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The RPE Fit Testing Service contract, initiated by Barts Health NHS Trust located in London, is a significant procurement process within the health and safety services industry. The contract involves the provision of high-volume fit testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) within an acute healthcare setting. Situated within the locations E1 1FR, EC1A 7BS, E11 1NR, and E13 8SL, this contract required applicants to deliver onsite services with a minimum of one Fit-2-Fit accredited tester, extending up to 20 testers if necessary. The open procurement process reached its award stage recently, with the announcement made on the 27th of May 2026. Sunbelt Rentals Limited was listed as a supplier in the most recent award update, dated for a contract period beginning on 8th July 2026, culminating on 7th July 2029.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the health and safety industry, offering a contract valued significantly above the threshold. The procurement process is designed as an open procedure, welcoming bids from companies that can provide Fit-2-Fit accredited testers and state-of-the-art testing equipment. Ideal participants would be large-scale organisations capable of responding to surge demands with secure, high-volume logistics operations. With the potential for contract renewals extending up to 60 months, companies focused on long-term growth and innovation in safety and compliance would find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-03-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS 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
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
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

SUNBELT RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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