Planning

Replace Chillers x 2

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process to replace two chillers at Maidstone Hospital. This project, titled "Replace Chillers x 2," falls under the works category in the industry sector of installation work of refrigeration equipment, with an estimated value of £220,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement notices having been published on 15th September 2025. Key milestones include scheduled early engagement by 29th September 2025, followed by future notices expected by 30th September 2025. The procurement process is governed by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, with the contract period slated to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The location for the replacement work is specified at Maidstone Hospital, Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigeration equipment installation, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale projects within healthcare facilities. Given the nature of the contract, companies with a track record in completing critical infrastructure upgrades in a timely and cost-effective manner would be well-suited to compete. The project's value and scope may attract both small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector as well as larger corporations seeking to consolidate their position in the market. Early engagement is encouraged as a strategy to gain a competitive edge, allowing potential bidders to align their capabilities with the NHS Trust's requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replace Chillers x 2

Notice Description

To replace the Chillier x1 serving John Day Ward, capacity 220KW. Location roof between plantrooms 2 and 3 Maidstone Hospital. And. to replace the Daikin chillier in Block L roof Maidstone Hospital 277KW

Planning Information

early engagement notices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056476-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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