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STA Ventilation Verification

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 May 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, a central government authority based in Bristol, has awarded a contract for "STA Ventilation Verification" to APPROVED AIR LIMITED. This contract falls under the category of ventilation consultancy services and pertains to ensuring continued compliance with healthcare technical memoranda (HTM). The procurement method used was a direct award, acknowledging that the incumbent continues to provide the best value, with no new tender opportunity currently available. The contract period begins on 3rd June 2026 and extends until 2nd June 2029.

This direct award holds significant business potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ventilation consultancy and compliance services. Despite being an extension rather than a new tender, the contract highlights the importance of maintaining and benchmarking service quality. Businesses with expertise in healthcare compliance and a proven record of offering value for money could find similar opportunities in future tenders. The involvement of a well-established buyer like the NHS Foundation Trust enhances the prospect for long-term business relationships and entry into the healthcare market.

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Notice Title

STA Ventilation Verification

Notice Description

Out of scope extension to an existing contract to allow for continued HTM compliance until the requirement is retendered. There has been benchmarking to ensure that best value is maintained and the incumbent continues to offer the best value supplier of this service. This is NOT a tender opportunity.

Procurement Information

Continuation of current service - it is anticipated that this will be retendered during the term of this agreement, but the benchmarking activity has shown that the incumbent still offers best value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045484-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPROVED AIR

Further Information

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