Tender

GB-Bedford and Luton: Temporary Air Conditioning Units - BEDSFT Hospital

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking bids for the provision, installation, and maintenance of temporary air conditioning units at BEDSFT Hospital in Bedford and Luton. This tender, classified under the Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installation Work category (CPV 45331200), is currently in the Tender stage and uses an open procurement method. The project is anticipated to begin on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 September 2025, with an estimated contract value between £25,000 and £50,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 18 April 2025. The contract aims to support critical hospital areas during refurbishment and seasonal temperature fluctuations to ensure patient comfort and compliance with healthcare standards.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in air conditioning, cooling, and ventilation equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that offer robust maintenance and support services for their installations will find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. Winning this contract can provide valuable experience working with a reputable NHS Trust and can pave the way for future opportunities in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bedford and Luton: Temporary Air Conditioning Units - BEDSFT Hospital

Notice Description

BEDSFT Hospital requires the provision, installation, and maintenance of temporary air conditioning units to support critical areas within the hospital during refurbishment and/or in response to seasonal temperature demands. The intent is to ensure continued patient comfort, compliance with healthcare environmental standards, and operational continuity. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5eea88-aa19-4cfb-a981-38fc27ccd45b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Wendy Price and Nilesh Sida
Contact Email
thikhumporn.kusalasai@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07557322490

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Further Information

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