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Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, Podiatry AHU Replacement

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay involves the replacement of the aging Air Handling Unit (AHU) serving the Podiatry Theatre to meet HTM 03-01 (2021) standards. This process is managed by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent healthcare organisation located in Kennington, UK. The project falls under the industry category of building construction work, specifically focusing on works. This tender was initiated as a selective procurement, using a call-off from the SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates showing the contract period running from 19th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction work, especially those focusing on healthcare facilities. Given the suitability criterion set for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), firms fitting this size that possess expertise in ventilation systems and compliance with specific healthcare standards are ideally positioned to compete. The awardee of this contract, Artic Building Services Ltd, showcases that businesses with specialised skills in replacing noncompliant components in healthcare facilities can benefit through such selective procurement processes. Interested suppliers should align their capabilities with framework agreements to leverage similar business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, Podiatry AHU Replacement

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is replacing the aging AHU serving the Podiatry Theatre at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay. The existing unit is noncompliant with HTM 03-01 (2021), and in critical condition. The existing ventilation air distribution within the Theatre also requires upgrading to current HTM 03-01 (2021) standards. Additional information: Mini Competition using the SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£702,122 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENNINGTON
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTIC BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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