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Trustwide and Outreach Calibration for Audiology Testing Equipment

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH NHS FT) has awarded a contract for the trustwide and outreach calibration of audiology testing equipment across six sites. The procurement falls under the services category and is directed by a procurement method of direct award due to only one supplier, Guymark UK Ltd, meeting the required UKAS accreditation standard. Located in London, the contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the most recent milestone being scheduled for signature by 27th March 2026. This contract, primarily classified under repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus, reflects a shift from a below-threshold tender approach to a direct award, reacting to a breach in central government thresholds for goods and services.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in calibration services, especially those with UKAS accreditation, to engage in long-term partnerships with the public sector and bolster their research and development portfolios. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which specialise in service delivery and have a history in similar healthcare projects, are well-suited to participate. Given the direct award nature of this contract, it presents a unique chance for niche providers to solidify their market presence through governmental collaboration, strengthening capabilities and fostering growth within specialised calibration services for audiology equipment. The engagement with UCLH NHS FT also offers potential ongoing supplier recognition within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trustwide and Outreach Calibration for Audiology Testing Equipment

Notice Description

This contract is for provision of calibration of patient audiology testing equipment for UCLH NHS Foundation Trust across six sites by a UKAS accredited provider. Initially the Contract was tendered for via a below-threshold approach due to the value of the previous contract. The value of the bid received however breached the threshold for PA23 central government goods and services. The contract has since been re-routed as a 'Direct Award' as there is only one supplier in the marketplace who has the capability to supply the requirement to the standard the trust demands (UKAS accreditation).

Procurement Information

Initially the Contract was tendered for via a below-threshold approach due to the value of the previous contract. The value of the bid received has however breached the threshold for PA23 central government goods and services. The contract has since been re-routed as a 'Direct Award' as there is only one supplier in the marketplace who has the capability to supply the requirement to the standard the trust demands (UKAS accreditation).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024074-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,469 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUYMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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