Fit-Testing Solutions - Early Market Engagement
- Published
- 3 February 2026
- Estimated value
- £0
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 009517-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-061582
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85000000Health and social work services
- 38540000Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 72212180Medical software development services
- 48180000Medical software package
- 33190000Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33141000Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 18100000Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Description
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is looking to engage stakeholders to explore how the UK can strengthen capacity for respirator fit testing across health and adult social care, namely for “Filtering Facepiece Class 3” (FFP3) masks. FFP3 masks offer high levels of protection, removing at least 99% of airborne particles such as viruses, toxic dusts, and aerosols. To ensure this level of protection is achieved, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires in-person fit testing by a trained tester. There’s an ongoing shortage of respirator fit-testing capacity across the health and care sector. During business as usual, adult social care and the NHS can have limited need for tight-fitting respirators. However, changes in demand (such as during a pandemic) could significantly constrain access to appropriate protection without sufficient fit-testing capability. DHSC is therefore seeking input from stakeholders with relevant experience and expertise to identify challenges and potential solutions. This engagement is seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders that have direct or indirect involvement in delivering fit testing across health and social care, with a focus …
Official publications
- FTS · 009517-2026 · 3 February 2026
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