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PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer." This contract falls under the services category and pertains to automatic goods-vending machines, aiming to facilitate 24/7 food provision at the hospital. The procurement followed a limited method, using a competitive quotation approach due to its below-threshold nature. The tender was closed on 24th September 2024, and an award was made to Selecta U.K. Limited, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2028. The total contract value is £32,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in automatic vending technologies, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in healthcare environments. While the procurement was awarded, companies looking to grow in the healthcare supply industry can benefit from exploring similar opportunities, enhancing their competitive offerings and building a track record with prominent institutions like the NHS Trust. Large-scale enterprises with robust supply chain capabilities will be well-positioned to pursue and fulfil similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer

Notice Description

Supply of a Smart Fridge-Freezer for 24/7 food provision at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-456d5473-7cdf-4b79-9273-a18a555f566d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74f5bf1-3117-4780-846b-483717f0ebcb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELECTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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