Planning

Maintenance for air conditioning plant and refrigeration units v2

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 10:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the routine maintenance, repair, and breakdown call-outs of all air conditioning plant and refrigeration units at Maidstone Hospital NHS Trust. This notice, published on the 26th of November, 2025, is positioned within the ‘works’ category and invites interest for an open competition under the below-threshold procurement method. The Trust is centrally located at Hermitage Lane, Kent, UK, and aims to engage the market, with an end date for the enquiry period set for the 31st of December, 2025. Contract execution is slated to commence on the 1st of April, 2026, and run until the 31st of March, 2029. A future notice is anticipated on the 12th of January, 2026.

Businesses specialising in ventilation and air-conditioning installation work would find this tender a suitable opportunity for growth. SME contractors in the mechanical services industry, particularly those with expertise in providing efficient maintenance and repair solutions in healthcare settings, are well-suited to partake in this procurement. This competition presents a solid opportunity for firms looking to secure a contract that extends over three years, thereby offering stable work and fostering long-term business relationships with a central government public authority. Particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, this procurement serves as a critical gateway to enhancing service portfolios and gaining valuable contractual experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance for air conditioning plant and refrigeration units v2

Notice Description

routine maintenance, repair and breakdown call outs for all air conditioning plant and refrigeration units located at Maidstone Hospital NHS Trust

Planning Information

early engagement to the market

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077129-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
sarah stevens
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07736635337

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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