Planning

Service for ward dishwashers

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 10:08

Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has announced a planned procurement process for the service of ward dishwashers. This opportunity, initiated on 19th January 2026, involves a parts and labour contract, classified under the services category and identified by CPV code 72416000. Located at Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with an open competition method, allowing submission only via a specified portal. Key dates to note include the enquiry period end date on 16th February 2026 and the tender period end date on 23rd February 2026. The contract is intended to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2029.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the service provision sector, particularly those experienced in supporting healthcare facilities. Companies specialising in application services for healthcare equipment, specifically dishwashers, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth through securing a valuable long-term contract with a public authority in the central government sector. The open competition method ensures a level playing field, encouraging innovative and competitive submissions from various size enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service for ward dishwashers

Notice Description

parts and labour contract for service of ward dishwashers

Planning Information

testing the market

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06085b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004206-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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