Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE/Authority)
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
Contact
Arjun Karavadra
Telephone
+44 08458875000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Environmental Monitoring Solutions
Reference number
PR-4469
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Environmental Monitoring Solutions
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temperature Monitoring Systems
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide temperature monitoring systems and services within a number of critical environments within healthcare facilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Integrated Environmental Monitoring Solutions
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a comprehensive integrated environmental monitoring service that includes the continuous, real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, and air pressure differentials across various critical environments within healthcare facilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Standalone Temperature Monitoring Devices
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide standalone temperature monitoring devices that are designed for use in various critical environments within healthcare facilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Particle Monitoring Systems
Lot No
Lot 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a comprehensive particle monitoring system for healthcare environments where air quality is critical. This system must be capable of detecting and monitoring airborne particles to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to protect patient safety.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Transportation Monitoring
Lot No
Lot 5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide transportation temperature monitoring services and supplies to healthcare organisations, ensuring that the environmental conditions have been monitored and recorded throughout the entire journey. Providing alerts if temperatures fall out of defined parameters.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Managed Service
Lot No
Lot 6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a managed service offering comprehensive environmental monitoring service covering all lots, within healthcare facilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality (including Social Value ) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This Framework Agreement will initially run for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, in two separate 12-month extension periods.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006044
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1
Title
Temperature Monitoring Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Contronics Ltd
Greenfield Farm Estate
Congleton
CW12 4TU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Checkit Europe Ltd
Broers Building, 21 JJ Thompson Avenue
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0FA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JTF Wireless
9 Galena Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B77 4AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Horse Scientific Ltd
Unit 23 Salisbury Road Business Park
Pewsey, Wiltshire
SN9 5PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kelsius Limited
The Innovation Centre, Northern Ireland Science Park
Queens Island. Belfast
BT3 9DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2
Title
Integrated Environmental Monitoring Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Checkit Europe Ltd
Broers Building, 21 JJ Thompson Avenue
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0FA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Contronics Ltd
Greenfield Farm Estate
Congleton
CW12 4TU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JTF Wireless
9 Galena Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B77 4AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
White Horse Scientific Ltd
Unit 23 Salisbury Road Business Park
Pewsey, Wiltshire
SN9 5PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kelsius Limited
The Innovation Centre, Northern Ireland Science Park
Queens Island. Belfast
BT3 9DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 3
Title
Standalone Temperature Monitoring Devices
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 4
Title
Particle Monitoring Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Contronics Ltd
Greenfield Farm Estate
Congleton
CW12 4TU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 5
Title
Transportation Monitoring
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JTF Wireless
9 Galena Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B77 4AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kelsius Limited
The Innovation Centre, Northern Ireland Science Park
Queens Island. Belfast
BT3 9DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 6
Title
Managed Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Air Sentry Limited
Unit 1 Manor Stables, Great Somerford
Wiltshire
SN15 5EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Checkit Europe Ltd
Broers Building, 21 JJ Thompson Avenue
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0FA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Road Ext
Trenton New Jersey
8638
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JTF Wireless
9 Galena Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B77 4AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
HTE is acting on behalf of MSE, a central purchasing body. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE who is conducting this tender exercise and MSE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this framework agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet in the weblink below are envisaged as framework agreement users:
This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This framework agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organisations.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HealthTrust Europe LLP
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.