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title: "RPE Fit Testing Service"
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# RPE Fit Testing Service

Buyer: BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a826

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## Summary

The RPE Fit Testing Service contract, initiated by Barts Health NHS Trust located in London, is a significant procurement process within the health and safety services industry. The contract involves the provision of high-volume fit testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) within an acute healthcare setting. Situated within the locations E1 1FR, EC1A 7BS, E11 1NR, and E13 8SL, this contract required applicants to deliver onsite services with a minimum of one Fit-2-Fit accredited tester, extending up to 20 testers if necessary. The open procurement process reached its award stage recently, with the announcement made on the 27th of May 2026. Sunbelt Rentals Limited was listed as a supplier in the most recent award update, dated for a contract period beginning on 8th July 2026, culminating on 7th July 2029.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the health and safety industry, offering a contract valued significantly above the threshold. The procurement process is designed as an open procedure, welcoming bids from companies that can provide Fit-2-Fit accredited testers and state-of-the-art testing equipment. Ideal participants would be large-scale organisations capable of responding to surge demands with secure, high-volume logistics operations. With the potential for contract renewals extending up to 60 months, companies focused on long-term growth and innovation in safety and compliance would find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of high-volume fit testing of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) within an acute healthcare setting. Able to provide onsite services in areas relevant to E1 1FR / EC1A 7BS / E11 1NR / E13 8SL. Minimum of one dedicated Fit-2-Fit accredited tester, with the capacity to provide additional Fit-2-Fit accredited testers during surge demands and in response to emerging threats (potentially up to 20 Fit-2-Fit accredited testers). Fit-2-Fit accreditation in the quantitative Ambient Particle Counting (APC) methodology. Ability to provide own test equipment, including calibration requirements. Ability to provide access to fit testing records via a secure online portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Supply, for purchase or hire, powered hoods, to include the provision of maintenance, training and calibration as required in line with manufacturer requirements

Renewal: The contract shall include the option to extend the contract up to a total term of not more than Sixty (60) Months.

### Planning Information

If you are interested in supporting Barts Health NHS Trust with this engagement, please respond to ian.longhurst@nhs.net and you will be emailed a pre-market engagement questionnaire. The closing date for pre-market engagement questionnaire returns will be midday on Friday 31 October 2025.
Barts Health NHS Trust are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency. The notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting preliminary market engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for Barts Health NHS Trust. Barts Health NHS Trust are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049757-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-03-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,000 |
| Lots value | £352,000 |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Blackwall & Cubitt Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASHFIELD HEALTHCARE; SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 71317200 - Health and safety services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 13:29 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049757-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044847-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005099-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 19:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077054-2025
- 3 Oct 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062244-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049757-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044847-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005099-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077054-2025
  25th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062244-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000Gn4Av/4W1hLAUi4367uedryp2RDWC1bYSBQD2t8DQd2BXMssc
  ITT Pack - RPE Fit Testing Service containing, 1) Invitation to Tender (ITT) - RPE Fit Testing Services 2) Appendix A - Specification - RPE Fit Testing Services 3) Appendix B - Form of Tender & Tenderer Declarations 4) Appendix C - NHS T&C - RPE Fit Testing Service 5) Appendix D - Summary of Preliminary Market Engagement 6) Appendix E - Procurement Specific Questionnaire 7) Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire 8) Appendix G - Social Value Questionnaire 9) Appendix H - Commercial Questionnaire 10) Appendix I - Document Receipt Form 11) Appendix J - Ethical Walls Agreement

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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