Scope
Reference
C415649
Description
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 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2029
- Possible extension to 6 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission URL:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Submission Method:
Electronic submission via the Health Family Single eCommercial System (Atamis portal).
No alternative submission methods permitted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criterion | Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of: Quality – 60% Price – 30% Social Value – 10% Mandatory Pass/Fail requirements (including financial standing, accreditations and RAMS submission) will be... |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial Criterion | Price | 30.00% | |
| Social Value Criterion | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government