Planning

Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units

MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units." This procurement falls under the industry category of air-conditioning appliances and aims to provide portable air conditioning units for Maidstone Hospital, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (postal code ME16 9QQ). The procurement process is set to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is not specifically geared towards voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the engagement end date on 11 April 2025, and the market engagement notice was published on 17 April 2025. This planning stage sets the groundwork for the formal tendering process to follow.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies capable of supplying or hiring portable air conditioning units. SMEs are particularly encouraged to take part, making this a great fit for businesses in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) sector. The Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has specified a broad delivery range, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, extending the potential market reach for suppliers. This procurement process, once it advances from planning to tender, will offer valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units

Notice Description

Hire of portable air conditioning units for Maidstone Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa11d051-a30d-4865-9d94-8718dd3cc497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c758a8-8cf9-44dc-820f-f00885bd71dd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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