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IMP - Authorising Engineer service for ventilation

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 13:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, involves awarding a contract for the "Authorising Engineer service for ventilation." This tender falls under the services category and is designed to provide expert technical advice and assurance for safety-critical engineering systems. The procurement stage has evolved to the award phase as of 27th January 2026, with GPT Consult selected as the supplier. This process was conducted through a direct award method due to the risk associated with losing AE functions for the Trust. The contract period is set to commence on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 3rd December 2028. The standstill period will conclude on 5th February 2026, allowing interested parties to review the results before the final contract signing scheduled for 9th February 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in advisory and consultative engineering services, such as those involved in ventilation systems. Businesses with expertise in safety-critical systems and those capable of providing immediate and uninterrupted services are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the sector. By taking part in such tenders, businesses can establish lasting relationships with NHS Trusts, providing avenues for further contracts across related technical advisory services. Engagement in this procurement underlines a commitment to maintaining compliance and safety standards, which is crucial for any firm looking to grow in the public health services field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IMP - Authorising Engineer service for ventilation

Notice Description

This service is to provide expert technical advice and assurance for safety-critical engineering systems

Procurement Information

The Trust need to maintain continuity of AE function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 3 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-fm@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPT CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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