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10 Jul 2026 at 14:48

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30 May 2022 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently concluded a procurement process for the replacement of the Low Temperature Hot Water Heating System at the Dental Hospital, located in Prescot Street, Liverpool. This project falls under the 'works' procurement category, specifically focusing on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. The procurement utilised an open procedure as part of a planned preventative maintenance and reactive works dynamic purchasing system. The process began as a tender and reached the award stage, with The James Mercer Group Ltd being the appointed supplier. The contract was signed on 4th August 2025, and the procurement was completed by July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in HVAC systems and installation services. With such projects often requiring specialised technical skillsets, businesses operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those already part of existing dynamic purchasing systems may find themselves well-suited to compete effectively. Engaging in public procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and visibility, ultimately leading to further contract opportunities within the healthcare sector and beyond. The engagement of regional authorities such as the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust highlights a significant market for regional contractors and specialists in HVAC systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Replacement of Low Temperature Hot Water Heating System at Dental Hospital

Notice Description

Replacement of Low Temperature Hot Water Heating System at Dental Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHLG issued a mini competition (Call-off) to all economic operators who have been admitted to the MSE Air Con HVAC Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Works Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065242-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,001 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

Wheatley Housing Group

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
L9 7AL
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Sedgwick

The James Mercer Group Ltd

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