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title: "The Provision of Confined Space Management Services (6237/26)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fb0"
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buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# The Provision of Confined Space Management Services (6237/26)

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fb0

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## Summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in London, recently completed an open procurement procedure for the provision of confined space management services. The contract, titled "The Provision of Confined Space Management Services (6237/26)", was initiated to ensure effective confined space rescue and management at NHS hospital sites in London. This service, involving fire-brigade and rescue operations, includes scheduled visits, emergency responses within a four-hour window, and equipment certification. The contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026, with the service delivery commencing on 1st July 2026 and extending until 30th June 2029, with potential renewals for up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in safety and rescue services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kent and Greater London area. With a comprehensive value of £729,000, the contract primarily inducted the First Intervetion Team as the supplier. It encourages competition among businesses with strong capabilities in emergency rescue, safety equipment management, and compliance certification. Moreover, the contract's emphasis on rapid response and high service standards offers a platform for businesses to expand their expertise and market reach in health and safety consultancy services. The open procedure ensures fair competition, inviting businesses ready to meet the rigorous standards set by the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Provision of confined space rescue and management services for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust across Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital sites. The standstill period was observed from 26th May 2026 to midnight on 5th June 2026. The contract includes scheduled planned visits, weekend shutdown attendance, and a 24/7 emergency rescue response service (maximum four-hour response time), together with equipment certification and compliance management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes options to extend the initial three (3) year term for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each. The extensions are exercisable at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, subject to satisfactory performance, continued operational requirement and agreement of any applicable pricing in accordance with the contract terms. Maximum potential contract term: five (5) years.

Renewal: Option to extend the initial three (3) year contract for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, exercisable at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and continued service requirement. Maximum total contract term: five (5) years.

### Planning Information

The Authority is considering the future procurement of a confined space management and rescue service, which may include, but is not limited to:
• Planned confined space rescue cover within live hospital environments
• Emergency response provision (24/7)
• Supply, management, and maintenance of confined space rescue equipment
• Confined space surveys, risk assessments, and rescue planning
• Compliance with applicable UK legislation, guidance, and NHS estates requirements
A draft specification has been developed and will be provided for the purposes of market feedback only. The final scope, structure, and contractual approach have not yet been determined
The Authority’s current intention is to procure this requirement using an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.
As part of this Preliminary Market Engagement, the Authority is seeking high-level, non-binding market feedback to:
• Assess the level of market interest in a future procurement of this requirement
• Test whether the proposed Open Procedure is appropriate, proportionate, and likely to support effective competition and delivery
• Seek feedback on the draft specification, including its clarity, completeness, and practicality.
Respondents are invited to submit narrative feedback, limited to a maximum of two pages as per the details listed further below, addressing the following:
• Whether their organisation would be interested in bidding for a future opportunity of this nature
• Any factors that may encourage or discourage participation, including scope, scale, contract duration, mobilisation requirements, or commercial structure
• The suitability of an Open Procedure
• Any material risks, assumptions, or constraints the Authority should consider if proceeding under an Open Procedure
• Feedback on the draft specification, including:
• Areas that may benefit from clarification or adjustment
• Any gaps, duplications, or over-specification
• Additional scope items suppliers consider necessary for the successful and safe delivery of the contract.
Feedback will be used solely to inform the Authority’s internal considerations and governance decisions.
The Authority reserves the right to confirm or revise its intended procurement route, scope, and structure following consideration of market feedback and internal approvals.
• Participation in this PME is entirely voluntary
• Participation or non-participation will not disadvantage any supplier in a future procurement
• Responses will not be scored, ranked, or used to shortlist suppliers
• This engagement does not constitute an expression of interest process
How to respond:
• To express your interest and to receive a copy of the draft specification, please respond by emailing candrews@ecovategroup.com. 
• The completed feedback must be submitted back to candrews@ecovategroup.com by no later than 12:00 on Tuesday 10th February 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059220-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-04-16 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | £607,480 |
| Contracts value | £607,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST INTERVETION TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059220-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053958-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014330-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059220-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053958-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014330-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007108-2026
  27th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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