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AwardedAwarded 4 August 2026

RPE Fit Testing Service

Barts Health NHS Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Barts Health NHS Trust awarded architecture and engineering and uniform and PPE work to Sunbelt Rentals Limited and Ashfield Healthcare Limited on 4 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £352,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
2 bids received
£250,190
4 August 2026 to 3 August 2029
Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Ashfield Healthcare Limited
2 bids received
£625,000
Awarded 11 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062244-2025
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 077054-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 005099-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044847-2026
  5. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 049757-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 075222-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 062244-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025, last updated 7 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.