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title: "Critical Ventilation Verification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfbd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Critical Ventilation Verification

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bfbd

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061065-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061065-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.howorthgroup.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:203399-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

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