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Fit Testing Service

Barts Health NHS Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Buyer Address: 20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, UKI42, E14 5HJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ian Longhurst

Contact Email: ian.longhurst@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
352000.0 GBP
Gross: 422000.0 GBP
Published
21 Jan 2026, 09:31
Deadline
17 Feb 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71317200 - Health and safety services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000Gn4Av/4W1hLAUi4367uedryp2RDWC1bYSBQD2t8DQd2BXMssc

Link Description: ITT Pack - RPE Fit Testing Service containing, 1) Invitation to Tender (ITT) - RPE Fit Testing Services 2) Appendix A - Specification - RPE Fit Testing Services 3) Appendix B - Form of Tender & Tenderer Declarations 4) Appendix C - NHS T&C - RPE Fit Testing Service 5) Appendix D - Summary of Preliminary Market Engagement 6) Appendix E - Procurement Specific Questionnaire 7) Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire 8) Appendix G - Social Value Questionnaire 9) Appendix H - Commercial Questionnaire 10) Appendix I - Document Receipt Form 11) Appendix J - Ethical Walls Agreement

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005099-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Supply, for purchase or hire, powered hoods, to include the provision of maintenance, training and calibration as required in line with manufacturer requirements

Lot 1 Value: GBP 352,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 422,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: ITT Pack - RPE Fit Testing Service containing, 1) Invitation to Tender (ITT) - RPE Fit Testing Services 2) Appendix A - Specification - RPE Fit Testing Services 3) Appendix B - Form of Tender & Tenderer Declarations 4) Appendix C - NHS T&C - RPE Fit Testing Service 5) Appendix D - Summary of Preliminary Market Engagement 6) Appendix E - Procurement Specific Questionnaire 7) Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire 8) Appendix G - Social Value Questionnaire 9) Appendix H - Commercial Questionnaire 10) Appendix I - Document Receipt Form 11) Appendix J - Ethical Walls Agreement

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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