Planning

Maintenance IPS, UPS and TCP

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 14:07

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for maintenance services involving IPS, UPS, and TCP systems. The contract primarily falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, as detailed in a planned procurement notice published on 26th November 2025. The process will follow an open competition below the threshold, providing an opportunity for interested parties to submit enquiries until 31st December 2025, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2026. The services will be executed in Maidstone, Kent, with the contract period set to start on 1st April 2026 and extend through 31st March 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related systems. Smaller businesses and those looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector, specifically within the Central Government category, would find this tender appealing. Engaging with the NHS Trust in this capacity not only enhances business growth potential but also facilitates establishing a foothold in a competitive industry with potential for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance IPS, UPS and TCP

Notice Description

Maintenance on IPS, UPS and TCP (Theatre control panels) but not limited to

Planning Information

early notices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077291-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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
31 Mar 20262 months to go
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

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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