Tender

Luton Emergency Department Chiller Replacement

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the Luton Emergency Department Chiller Replacement project, focusing on the supply and installation of an ultra-low noise air-cooled chiller. This project falls under the 'Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work' category, and is located in Luton, UK. The tender process is currently active, with an open procurement method below the threshold in place, allowing for open competition. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 6th January 2026 and the tender period ending on 19th January 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the ventilation and air-conditioning sectors, especially those experienced in cooling equipment installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with the evaluation criteria placing a strong focus on both the price and quality of proposals, weighted at 70% for commercial and 30% for quality. This project not only offers a potential contract worth £300,000, but also the chance to establish a working relationship with a prominent NHS Trust, fostering future business growth and enhancing credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Luton Emergency Department Chiller Replacement

Notice Description

Supply and installation of one new ultra-low noise air-cooled chiller (circa 240kW) on a purpose-built gantry. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Ventilation-and-air-conditioning-installation-work./YU74N6F579 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YU74N6F579

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085960-2025
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mark Brown
Contact Email
mark.brown@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

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