Scope
Description
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. Relevant standards, INDG479
Total value (estimated)
- £235,000 excluding VAT
- £282,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract shall include the option to extend the contract up to a total term of not more than Sixty (60) Months.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Supply, for purchase or hire, powered hoods, to include the provision of maintenance, training and calibration as required in line with manufacturer requirements
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 18143000 - Protective gear
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Selection criteria can be found in the procurement documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Selection criteria can be found in the procurement documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 2:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Cost | Cost is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Cost | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Barts Health NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTL-5832-LMDG
20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government