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GRH Mortuary Fridges

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 23:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GRH Mortuary Fridges involved the replacement and upgrade of mortuary refrigeration and body storage facilities at Gloucester Royal Hospital. This initiative was managed by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the industry category falling under morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers. The location for this procurement is in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom with the postal code GL1 2EL. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to CONSTELLIA LIMITED on 10th March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2026, with the contract covering a single day from 10th March to 10th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it was identified as suitable for them. The successful bidder, CONSTELLIA LIMITED, highlights the chance for similar enterprises to engage in and benefit from public procurement processes. Businesses in the refrigeration services or mortuary equipment industry are well-suited to compete in projects akin to this one, given the specialised nature of the required upgrade. With an award value of GBP 203,665.31, companies providing niche refrigeration solutions could find lucrative opportunities by aligning their offerings with the needs of hospital and healthcare facilities.

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Notice Title

GRH Mortuary Fridges

Notice Description

Replacement and upgrade of mortuary refrigeration and body storage facilities at Gloucester Royal Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bd61d1b-507c-4d49-9fad-b26629abe0f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f6eb34-4b55-47f5-9b31-6943c9c748ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33944000 - Morgue cabinet refrigerators or freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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