Tender

Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 10:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:38

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 06:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 06:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 10:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the hire of portable air conditioning units at Maidstone Hospital, located on Hermitage Lane in Kent, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, and is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 15 May 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 1 May 2025. The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, classified below the threshold category with a focus on works. There is an active tender notice with the NHS Trust serving as the contracting authority.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and hire of portable air conditioning units, particularly those that can meet the criteria for effective pricing strategy in line with the procurement's award considerations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender beneficial, as the procurement environment encourages participation from varied sectors. The contract period extends from 4 June 2025 to 3 June 2028, providing a substantial timeframe for businesses to solidify their presence and grow within the public sector infrastructure.

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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

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016181-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07736635337

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

Notice Documents

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