Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 11:33

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of 'Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services'. This procurement activity falls under the engineering services category and is valued at £6,500 GBP. The buying organisation, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, is a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, located at Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent. The procurement method is an open competition, categorised 'Below threshold', ensuring wide participation. The current procurement stage is 'tender', with submissions required by 28th April 2026, via Atamis. The contract term spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in mechanical engineering services to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence within the public sector. Companies specialising in engineering consultancy and services that can demonstrate competitive pricing will find this tender appealing, especially those looking to establish or deepen relationships with NHS Trusts. The engagement includes a contract period of one year, promising consistent work and income stability for the successful bidder. Interested firms should leverage market testing insights from the prior planning stage, held in July 2025, to tailor their submissions effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services

Notice Description

Authorising Engineer (AE) Mechanical Services

Planning Information

market testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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