Planning

Service of fire extinguishers

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:06

Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Service of fire extinguishers," aimed at providing yearly maintenance services for 835 fire extinguishers located at Maidstone Hospital and its satellite locations. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically fire-prevention services, and is classified as a below-threshold, open competition. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 22 January 2026, with the tender period concluding on 4 March 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028. This process is conducted through the Atamis portal, reflecting the contract's open procurement method, located in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services and equipment maintenance. Companies that possess expertise in facilities management, particularly those with experience servicing fire safety equipment, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open competition procurement method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering opportunities for growth and expansion within the sector. This procurement can lead to establishing a lasting business relationship with a public authority under the central government, potentially opening doors to future contracts within the healthcare sector or similar maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service of fire extinguishers

Notice Description

yearly service of x835 fire extinguishers at Maidstone Hospital and satellite locations

Planning Information

expression of interest only. Documents will be published after the expression of interest closes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084303-2025
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
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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