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Electrical Generator hire

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the hire of an emergency electrical generator, focusing on the industry category of goods, specifically generator units. The procurement was executed directly without competition, adhering to a "below threshold" legal basis, and has achieved the award stage as of 20th October 2025. The contract period spans from 20th June 2025 to 7th November 2025, with the successful supplier being Simple Trade Solutions, based in Liverpool. The total contract value stands at £70,850, providing essential electricity supply support in critical conditions at the hospital.

Businesses focusing on electrical and power supply services can view this tender as a valuable precedent for similar future opportunities, particularly those capable of supplying and managing high-demand electrical goods under urgent conditions. For large firms like Simple Trade Solutions, which was awarded this contract, opportunities to provide critical infrastructure support to public health institutions can significantly enhance visibility and establish a firm foothold within the public sector. Future endeavours by organisations seeking to compete in this sphere will require proven capability in delivering reliable, high-quality services under time-sensitive circumstances.

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Notice Title

Electrical Generator hire

Notice Description

Emergency electrical generator hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31122000 - Generator units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 7 Nov 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
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Wendy Jolley
Contact Email
wendy.jolley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 3PE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLE TRADE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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