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Critical Ventilation Verification

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a public procurement process for "Critical Ventilation Verification" services, falling under the industry category of 'services', specifically targeting the inspection of ventilation systems. The location for the service delivery spans Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing, and Chichester, under the UKJ region. This procurement was conducted through a restricted, selective method and culminated in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 22nd May 2026. Initially, the project was planned as a Trust-wide verification in line with specific healthcare regulations, although the lot was later cancelled. Key organisations involved include University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as the buyer and Howorth Air Technology Limited as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for entities within the healthcare infrastructure and services sector. The Trust-wide project scope could have allowed for substantial business growth by engaging in critical infrastructure verification services. Companies specialising in healthcare facility maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in ventilation systems, would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The procurement method, which was selective, favoured entities capable of meeting precise regulatory standards and offering robust operational solutions. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a contractor's profile in the healthcare services market, potentially leading to further opportunities within this essential industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Ventilation Verification

Notice Description

Hospital critical ventilation verifications services, Trust wide.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Critical ventilation verification services Trust wide in line with Health Technical Memorandum 03-01: Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises and
Health Building Note 26 - Facilities for Surgical Procedures, Health Building Note 04-01.

Options: two years extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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