Planning

Authorising Engineer (AE) Fire 2

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 07:22

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 07:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for a service titled "Authorising Engineer (AE) Fire 2," which is set within the fire-prevention services industry. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on Maidstone Hospital located in Kent, UK. Key dates for this procurement include the close of the enquiry period on 13 December 2025 and the anticipated contract period starting 20 February 2026, ending on 21 January 2027. The procurement is being conducted through an open method, intended for expressions of interest, suggesting a below-threshold, open competition approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services, offering a chance for growth through a stable contract with a public authority within the healthcare sector. Firms equipped with experience in providing comprehensive fire safety assessments and reviews would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust can enhance a company's portfolio by aligning with a reputable healthcare organisation in the UK.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (AE) Fire 2

Notice Description

Provide services as Authorising Engineer (fire) to review records etc. for Maidstone Hospital to provide an annual review in accordance with HTM05-01

Planning Information

to find an AE for Maidstone Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073363-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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