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03 Jul 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Health Trust has concluded the procurement process for a "PAHT - Cell PAH VRV air conditioning unit" through a Direct Award SBS10166, selecting Artic Building Services Limited as the supplier. The contract falls under the Air-conditioning installations category with CPV code 42512000. This selective procurement method was based on a call-off from a framework agreement. With the award announced on 3rd July 2026, the contract period extends from 30th June to 29th August 2026. The contract is valued at £75,000, with delivery primarily set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around postal code CM20 1QX.

This procurement provides a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC services, particularly those with expertise in air-conditioning systems. The selective procurement process and framework agreement suggest that businesses familiar with similar NHS frameworks have a competitive edge. Although this specific tender was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger HVAC entities or those part of collaborative ventures might find growth potential in similar contracts awarded by public health trusts, demonstrating the possibilities for future tendering opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Cell PAH VRV air conditioning unit

Notice Description

The princess Alexander NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier ARTIC BUILDING SERVICES LTD for the provision of Cell PAH VRV air conditioning unit - This was awarded via Direct Award SBS10166

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a35deb0a-9016-41dd-91fa-f5867d0239be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a86c39ef-b1d2-4e6c-a049-63f0cd5207d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HEALTH TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTIC BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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