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Thermal Energy Testing

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thermal Energy Testing" project, led by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. This procurement, categorised under services and aligned with the health sector, aims to perform thermal energy testing for healthier futures. The contract was awarded to Aquifer Energy Limited with a completion status on 13th October 2025. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold without competition, thus expediting the process. The project's activities will span multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, and are set to conclude on 7th December 2025. The overall contract value is £66,000, with £55,000 specified as the net amount. Key classifications include research and testing facilities construction work, and energy and related services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the energy and construction sectors to expand by providing specialised testing services in a healthcare setting. Companies skilled in energy solutions or those offering research and testing facilities could find this contract especially relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Aquifer Energy Limited, have shown to be successful in this procurement, indicating opportunities for similarly sized enterprises to compete effectively in future tenders. Expertise in central government authorities' service requirements, particularly within the NHS framework, will be advantageous for businesses seeking growth in this domain.

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Notice Title

Thermal Energy Testing

Notice Description

Thermal Energy testing for Healthier Futures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065944-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.jones@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUIFER ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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