Tender

Ice Machine Services

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 10:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Ice Machine Services." This contract involves the provision of comprehensive servicing and repair for ice machines across the Trust. As part of the services sector, businesses with expertise in the maintenance and repair of catering equipment are particularly sought. Based in Sheffield, UK, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 25th November 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT, with an enquiry period ending on 10th November 2025. The procurement process is open and below threshold, facilitating broad competition and is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract provides an initial term of three years, commencing on 1st January 2026, with potential for renewal up to a maximum of five years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in ice machine maintenance and repair, especially those geared towards servicing the healthcare sector. Companies that can demonstrate value in technical know-how and competitive pricing, with 70% weight given to pricing in the award criteria, stand a good chance. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) based in South Yorkshire may have a competitive edge, enhancing local economic growth. Engaging with this procurement could lead to expanded business opportunities in a vital industry, while also enhancing future business prospects through a long-term association with a prominent NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Machine Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites interested suppliers to tender for the provision of Ice Machine Servicing and Repair.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contracting Authority proposes to enter into Contract for a maximum period of 5 Years. The initial contract term shall be 3 years with the potential for 2(1+1) Years in Contract extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070557-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37481000 - Ice maintenance machines

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Salimatou Jaiteh
Contact Email
salimatou.jaiteh1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

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