Tender

Distribution Board & Boiler Churchill Centre

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a project entitled "Distribution Board & Boiler Churchill Centre." This tender focuses on works within the public authority sector, specifically involving the installation of electricity distribution and control equipment and boiler installations at the Churchill Centre in Aylesford, Kent, UK. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open competition method and is classified as works under the procurement category. Tender submissions are due by 8th January 2026, and potential bidders should be prepared for work to commence in early January, with expected completion by 31st March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Health Family Atamis Portal to access full documentation, with site visits scheduled for 9th and 10th December 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical installations and boiler systems. Companies with a Construction Silver Level accreditation and certifications compliant with BS7671 IET 18th Edition are particularly well-suited for this project. The tender aligns finance, quality and technical, and sustainability criteria at 70%, 20%, and 10% respectively, guiding potential bidders in understanding how to position their proposals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrating compliance with the mandatory requirements and holding relevant installations experience are encouraged to participate, contributing to a competitive environment that supports innovation and excellence in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution Board & Boiler Churchill Centre

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust invites tenders for the replacement of the Distribution Board and Boiler works at: Churchill Centre, Royal British Legion Village, Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7NJ. Mandatory Requirements: Bidders must hold Construction Silver Level accreditation with "verified" status and no outstanding Health & Safety actions, or an equivalent accreditation demonstrating the same standards. Installers must be BS7671 IET 18th Edition certified and appropriately qualified for gas boiler installation (including registration on the F-Gas Register). Contract Type: JCT Tendering 2016, with Alternative 1 applied for handling arithmetical errors. Access to Documentation: Full details are available on the Health Family Atamis Portal under Project Reference: C396780. If you are not registered, please do so via: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Site Visits will be held on: 9 December: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 10 December: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 Please email your preferred date and time via the Atamis portal. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Maximum two attendees per company. Names must be provided when requesting your slot. Programme: Works are anticipated to start week commencing 5 January 2026 with completion by 31 March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e97b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077360-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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