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Urgent Plant Works

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for "Urgent Plant Works" was conducted by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust located in Gillingham, UK. This process falls under the public authority - central government category, focusing on delivering system maintenance services. The tender, tagged with both award and contract stages, was completed on 5th January 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. This procurement was executed directly, opting for a below-threshold, non-competitive method, highlighting its urgent nature within the healthcare sector. The successful supplier for this contract is Aether Medical Gases Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Canterbury, UK, and the contract's gross value is £298,840.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in system maintenance services to partake in public sector projects, particularly those working within or seeking to enter the healthcare industry. Companies similar to Aether Medical Gases Limited, especially SMEs with capabilities in providing specialised maintenance services, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging with NHS procurement schemes not only offers financial growth through substantial contract values but also facilitates business credibility and opens doors to further ventures within government and healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent Plant Works

Notice Description

Purchase Order:260010972 For urgent plant works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£298,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AETHER MEDICAL GASES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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