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Provision of Mechanical Services for HTHW and Steam Systems

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of mechanical services related to High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW) systems and steam systems, awarding the contract to Equiax Limited. The procedure falls under the category of mechanical engineering services and is classified with CPV code 71333000. Based in London (region UKI44), GSTT utilised a limited procurement method via a Further Competition through the London Procurement Partnership’s Minor Works & Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System. The procedure was completed without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 18th December 2025, is now active, concluding the procurement cycle established at the beginning of January 2026. The main objectives include welding, pipework fabrication, pressure vessel system repairs, and design improvements for efficiency.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and engineering services, particularly those with capabilities in welding, system isolation, and design modification for optimal efficiency. SMEs like Equiax Limited, which can leverage competitive pricing and high-quality services, are well-suited for such procurement opportunities. The utilisation of the Dynamic Purchasing System ensures a wide array of pre-qualified suppliers are considered, promoting healthy competition and enhancing growth avenues for businesses within the mechanical services industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mechanical Services for HTHW and Steam Systems

Notice Description

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is seeking a contractor to provide mechanical services for High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW) systems and steam systems. The services will include:<br/>* welding and pipework fabrication<br/>* isolation and repair to pressure vessel systems<br/>* design elements to overcome issues that have been found on sites to ensure that services are working to optimal efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is seeking a contractor to provide mechanical services for High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW) systems and steam systems. The services will include:
* welding and pipework fabrication
* isolation and repair to pressure vessel systems
* design elements to overcome issues that have been found on sites to ensure that services are working to optimal efficiency.

Procurement Information

The procurement route selected was a Further Competition using the London Procurement Partnership's Minor<br/>Works & Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System (LPP/2020/011), Boilers & Associated Plant category. The DPS was selected<br/>for this procurement as it offers access to a wide range of pre-qualified suppliers, ensuring a robust competitive process and the<br/>achievement of best value through competitive pricing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06029d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chen Read
Contact Email
cread@ecovategroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUIAX

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