AE (Authorising Engineer) Medical Gas 2

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 10:16

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 13:30

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring professional services for the gas industry under the project titled "AE (Authorising Engineer) Medical Gas 2". This procurement involves an open competition method and is categorised under services. Located in Hermitage Lane, Kent, United Kingdom, this contract targets the procurement of professional services related to medical gas. Key deadlines to note include the tender submission end date by 31st December 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement is valued at £2,400.00 and involves a pricing-based award criterion.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services within the gas industry, particularly those experienced in managing medical gas systems. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and are adept in handling gas industry services are well suited to participate in this open competition. Such engagement could facilitate growth for firms focusing on technical service provision in healthcare settings, enhancing their portfolio by collaborating with a public healthcare authority like the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. As this project is under the governance of a central government authority, successful bidders have the potential to reinforce their credibility and expand their influence in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AE (Authorising Engineer) Medical Gas 2

Notice Description

AE (Authorising Engineer) for Medical Gas

Planning Information

early engagement with the market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037929-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£2,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 20267 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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