Planning

Mechanical, plumbing and heating services

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 13:07

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is in the planning stages of a procurement process for mechanical, plumbing, and heating services at Maidstone Hospital. This procurement, tagged 'planned', follows an open competition method and is below the threshold. Interested parties have until 2 March 2026 to express an interest, with subsequent tender documents to be released after this deadline. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The location of this project is Hermitage Lane, Kent, indicative of opportunities in the UK-J45 region.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering services. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts would be well-suited, especially those with expertise in providing comprehensive building services. By engaging early, firms can position themselves advantageously for potential partnerships and collaborations, unlocking avenues for business growth in public authority contracts centralised around healthcare infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Mechanical, plumbing and heating services

Notice Description

Mechanical, plumbing and heating services for Maidstone Hospital

Planning Information

expression of interest only. Tender documents will be published once the expression of interest has closed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008949-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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