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Testing for medical gases

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for testing medical gases. This procurement was carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, under regulation 10 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 regulations. The contract involves monitoring the presence of specific gases in various departments, annual testing and validation of ventilation systems, and conducting audits as per NHS England guidance. This award, valued at £33,654 excluding VAT, was announced on 9th December 2025 and will commence on 15th December 2025, concluding on 31st January 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, which typically involves a below threshold process without competition, targeting services related to medical gas testing and related consultancy services.

This tender presents substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in technical testing, gas analysis, and consultancy services related to healthcare. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in handling medical gases or offering related technical services would find themselves well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. The contract's direct award nature underlines the importance of pre-existing relationships with the buyer and a strong reputation in the industry, indicating that companies with a proven track record or innovative solutions in the field of medical gas testing could leverage their expertise for future opportunities with public authorities like the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing for medical gases

Notice Description

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, 2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, is looking to direct award a contract for testing of medical gases, namely the monitoring of the workplace environment to test the presence / exposure of specific gases across multiple departments to satisfy the requirements of regulation 10 of the control of substances Hazardous to health 2002 regulations (COSHH); annual testing and validation of the ventilation systems as per the NHS England guidance; and audits in response to the IHEEM requirement under section 9.6. and 8.12.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f21f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081189-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

24111500 - Medical gases

38545000 - Gas-testing kits

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,654 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager - Corporate (C406746)
Contact Email
ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAIRN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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