Tender

Annual Inspection of LOLER and PSSR assets

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 11:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, has initiated an open tender process for the annual inspection of LOLER and PSSR assets, including a comprehensive site-wide survey. This service procurement, classified under technical inspection and testing services (CPV code 71630000), falls under the category of public authority central government. The tender is presently active and invites bidders until the tender period ends on 17th July 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £35,000, with the procurement process and submissions being managed electronically through the provided portal. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2029, with possible renewals for up to a further two years.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as the lot is explicitly suitable for such entities. Engaging in this contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and credentials, especially those already operating or looking to establish a presence in the healthcare sector. The below-threshold open competition nature of this procurement process provides an accessible platform for a diverse range of businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and efficiency in service delivery to a crucial sector in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Inspection of LOLER and PSSR assets

Notice Description

Annual Inspection of LOLER and PSSR assets including site wide survey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055156-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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