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Fit Testing Service

Barts Health NHS TrustcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05a826Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

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Awarded value

£271k

Awarded 10 May 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 May 2026

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

Scope

Reference
C415910
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029
Possible extension to 31 May 2031

The contract shall include the option to extend the contract up to a total term of not more than Sixty (60) Months.

CPV classifications
71317200
18143000
Contract locations
Camden and City of London, United Kingdom
Hackney and Newham, United Kingdom
Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
Lewisham and Southwark, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityQuality is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documentsquality50.00%
CostCost is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documentscost40.00%
Social ValueSocial Value is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documentsquality10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Selection criteria can be found in the procurement documentation

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£271k

Award date

10 May 2026

Contract start

30 Jun 2026

Contract end

30 Jun 2029

Awarded to
AH
Ashfield Healthcare Limited