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Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved the selective award of a contract to hire portable air conditioning units. The tender, classified under "Air-conditioning appliances" and "Fans and air-conditioning appliances," was part of the Framework SBS10246. The services, to be delivered across Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals, had a procurement value of £270,000 GBP. Sunbelt Rentals Limited was awarded the contract on 29th April 2026. This contract began on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2029. Notably, the procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement specific to the needs of the foundation trust, while the potential for the agreement’s extension exists to include several other NHS foundations and trusts in the region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in HVAC solutions and air-conditioning appliance services. Ideal candidates for such procurement processes would be large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling substantial NHS contracts across multiple hospital sites. The structured framework agreement allows participating businesses to establish long-term relationships with various NHS trusts, potentially leading to additional call-off engagements. This, in turn, opens pathways for increased revenues and business expansion within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

To supply, deliver, install, and collect temporary air-conditioning units as required across Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals. All services will be delivered under Framework SBS10246 (Design, Furniture and Appliance 2) This agreement may be extended to the following Trusts under the same agreement: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Each Trust retains full discretion as to whether they choose to engage the Supplier, and any future work would be contracted through separate call-off arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9247cf36-9189-4715-a7e0-16773d7e659c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd190d9-42d6-444f-a39a-6f82bef0b1e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNBELT RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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