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21 Apr 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has successfully completed a procurement process under the tender titled "PAHT - Replacement Gas Boiling Kettle". The procurement involved the supply and installation of a replacement gas boiling kettle within the hospital premises located in Harlow, United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, and an award was given to ACE CATERING ENGINEERS LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract was signed on 18th March 2026 and is currently active, with a completion deadline on 14th May 2026. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting cooking ovens.

This procurement presents potential business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in catering equipment supply and installation. ACE CATERING ENGINEERS LTD, the successful supplier, exemplifies an ideal candidate profile for similar future tenders due to its expertise and ability to provide quality goods within stipulated timeframes and requirements. Other businesses with a focus on industrial kitchen equipment and innovations in the catering sector might find similar opportunities within public authority contracts, particularly when they maintain competitive pricing and reliability in fulfilment.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Replacement Gas Boiling Kettle

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier ACE CATERING ENGINEERS LTD for the supplier and installation of Replacement Gas Boiling Kettle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035943-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42214100 - Cooking ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,115 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 14 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACE CATERING ENGINEERS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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