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DHC DH2026-019

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 09:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "DHC DH2026-019," organised by the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, has been completed. This contract involved the replacement of kitchen servery equipment at St Ann's Hospital, Poole. The industry category for this procurement was goods, specifically kitchen furniture and equipment. The contracting authority operates under the UK central government and is located in Poole, United Kingdom. This was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold, which means it was awarded without competition. The contract's period spans from 9 February 2026 to 23 February 2026, with a gross value of approximately £27,979.90.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the kitchen furniture and equipment industry. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying catering equipment would have been well-suited to participate, particularly those capable of meeting precise equipment specifications in line with healthcare settings. Despite being a direct award without competition, understanding such procurement processes can help enterprises position themselves strategically for future opportunities in the public sector, especially those dealing with public health infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHC DH2026-019

Notice Description

Replacement of the kitchen servery equipment at St Anns Hospital, Poole.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.moore28@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ELEPHANT CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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