Planning

Authorising Engineer (Fire)

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 07:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 06:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust involves a tender titled "Authorising Engineer (Fire)." This contract falls under the services category and specifically involves fire-prevention services as per classification CPV 75251110. Located at Hermitage Lane, Kent, Maidstone (postcode ME16 9QQ) in the United Kingdom, the purchase is in the planning stage with a planned start date for the contract on 1st July 2025 and completion by 30th June 2028. This procurement follows an open method under the UK government's legal framework, offering a gross value of £14,400, with £12,000 net for the services rendered. The procurement notice was updated on 3rd June 2025, showcasing the NHS Trust's intention to find suppliers capable of delivering the requested service.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety auditing and consultancy, particularly those serving healthcare institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable due to the specific suitability criteria within the tender. With an extended contract period, the tender promises sustainable business potential for those capable of fulfilling the requirements, such as auditing fire safety provisions and completing annual statements as per healthcare safety regulations. The participation in this tender could solidify business presence in the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts, thereby expanding market reach and credibility in the fire-prevention services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (Fire)

Notice Description

Attend Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as Authorising Engineer (Fire) to audit the fire safety provisions for the previous year and complete the annual statement of fire safety as per HTM05-01

Planning Information

what suppliers can offer this service to us

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051188
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029444-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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