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Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is a public authority under central government, based in Lincoln, UK. The contract, titled "Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres", falls under the services category with a focus on ventilation consultancy services. This procurement was completed using a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 10th July 2025 to Vic Group UK Ltd, a large supplier. The chiller hire is necessary for restoring functionality to multiple theatres at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston. The contract is active, covering a period from 11th July 2025 to 9th November 2025, with a value of approximately £60,000 in gross terms.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of refrigeration and climate control services, especially those with expertise in temporary solutions for healthcare facilities. Companies similar to Vic Group UK Ltd, with a capability to respond rapidly and provide essential equipment without a competitive bidding process, are particularly well-suited to benefit. This type of procurement can serve as a critical growth avenue for businesses that specialise in maintaining operational continuity for hospitals and other critical service providers when essential infrastructure fails.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres

Notice Description

Hire of a chiller for Pilgrim Theatres. The chillers which cool the air into theatres 1,2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Pilgrim Hospital Boston have broken down, meaning those theatres are now unable to be used. This hire of a chiller will enable them to be used again

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047251-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 9 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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