---
title: "Anti-ligature Testing - across CNTW Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a665"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Anti-ligature Testing - across CNTW Group

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a665

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## Summary

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a maintenance contract involving anti-ligature testing of curtain tracks and blinds, managed by NTW Solutions Limited. This contract focuses on building and facilities management services within various locations across the CNTW Group, which includes regions UKC and UKD in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender documents were accessible from 8 October 2024. The tender period closed on 4 November 2024, with the awarding process commencing on 7 November 2024. The contract was awarded to Protects Plus Ltd, with a contract value amounting to £203,118 GBP, signed on 8 January 2025, and options for two additional 12-month extensions are included. The awarding of this contract signified the complete status on 16 January 2025.

This procurement presents various business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in building and facilities management services. Businesses that can demonstrate robust technical proficiency, social value, and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete for such contracts. High-quality services that ensure safety and functionality of anti-ligature installations are crucial, making it ideal for companies like Protects Plus Ltd, which align with these standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions and have the capacity to fulfil contract extensions potentially over an extended period would find this project beneficial for business growth and expansion within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Maintenance Contract of Anti-ligature Testing of Curtain tracks and blinds by NTW Solutions Limited at various locations within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirements of this contract are to ensure that all Anti-ligature curtain rails/curtain tracks and similar products across buildings maintained by NTW Solutions across the CNTW Group operate as intended while also providing a safe, environment for its service users, staff and visitors.

Options: Option to Extend for a further 2 X 12-month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001478-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £203,118 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NTW SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3XT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTECTS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33141126 - Ligatures
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001478-2025
- 7 Oct 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032089-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.protects-plus.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk

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