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CSSD Annual Audit

QE FACILITIES LTD

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20 May 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority within the central government of the UK, participated in a completed procurement process titled "CSSD Annual Audit". The contract, aimed at auditing disinfection and sterilisation processes for theatre trays and other medical supplies, was directly awarded without competition, falling below the threshold for competitive tendering. This procurement, categorized under auditing services, pertains to the health service industry and concerns activities primarily located in Gateshead, UKC22. The award was made on 20th May 2026, with the contract's execution period extending from 6th August 2026 to 5th August 2027.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses engaged in auditing services, particularly those experienced in healthcare and medical supply processes. The awarded contract valued at GBP 12,936 incites potential collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with QE Facilities Ltd or SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, the supplier. Organisations specialising in healthcare compliance and sterilisation audits can pursue future opportunities with entities like QE Facilities Ltd, especially in contexts where direct award methods are utilised, highlighting the relevance of maintaining high standards in specialised auditing practices.

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Notice Title

CSSD Annual Audit

Notice Description

This Contract is for the annual audit of Disinfection, assembly, packaging, moist heat sterilization and hydrogen peroxide sterilisation of theatre trays, procedure packs, dressings and supplementary instruments. Reprocessing of flexible Endoscopes and accessories within CSSD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

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