Tender

Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital Distribution Boards & Lot 2 Victoria Hospital, Deal, Distribution Boards

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the replacement of distribution boards at Tonbridge Hospital and Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital, Deal. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the tender period ends on 8 June 2026. This project is categorised under construction works, focusing on electrical installation at two hospital locations in Kent, UK. Interested parties should note the deadlines for site visits, scheduled between 13 and 20 May 2026, and work is anticipated to commence in mid-July 2026. The procurement method is open competition below threshold, following JCT Tendering principles.

Businesses looking to expand in the construction and electrical installation sector may find this tender an excellent opportunity. The project requires bidders to have Constructionline Silver Level accreditation, with BS7671 IET 18th Edition certification for installers, providing a growth opportunity for firms with a proven track record in this field. The contract, with an estimated value of £325,000, is split between two lots, allowing flexibility for suppliers to bid for one or both lots. SMEs within Kent are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging the competitive selection criteria focusing on finance, quality, technical expertise, and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital Distribution Boards & Lot 2 Victoria Hospital, Deal, Distribution Boards

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust invites tenders for Lot 1 Distribution Board replacement works at Tonbridge Hospital and Lot 2 Distribution Board replacement works at Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital, Deal. Mandatory Requirements:- Bidders must hold Constructionline Silver Level accreditation with "verified" status and no outstanding Health & Safety actions, or an equivalent accreditation demonstrating the same standards. Installers must be BS7671 IET 18th Edition certified. Contract Type: This project is tendered in accordance with the principles of JCT Tendering 2017 with Alternative 1 being dominant when dealing with arithmetical errors. Access to documentation:- Full details are available on the Health Family Atamis Portal under Project Reference: C432846 If you are not registered on Atamis, please do so via:- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Site Visits will be held on:- Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital - 13 May 2026 - 10.00, 11.30 & 13.00 Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital - 14 May 2026 - 10.00, 11.30 & 13.00 Lot 2 Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital, Deal - 19 May 2026 - 10.00, 11.30 & 13.00 Lot 2 Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital, Deal - 20 May 2026 - 10.00, 11.30 & 13.00 Please email your preferred date and time via the Atamis portal. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Maximum two attendees per company. Names must be provided when requesting your slot. Please send your requests via the messaging system on the Atamis Portal. Programme:- Works are anticipated to start in mid July 2026. Suppliers can bid for either Lot or both Lots. Please note that the estimated overall contract value is PS325,000 ex VAT (Lot 1 approx PS150,000 and Lot 2 Approx PS175,000)

Lot Information

Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital Distribution Boards

Replacement of Distribution Boards at Tonbridge Hospital.

Options: As these are construction projects the end date is flexible as per JCT contract

Lot 2 Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital, Deal

Replacement of Distribution Boards Victoria & Walmer Memorial Hospital Deal

Options: As these are construction projects the end date is flexible as per JCT contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034113-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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