Award

Hire of an ICS Chiller for a period of 39 weeks

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the "Hire of an ICS Chiller for a period of 39 weeks" by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited located at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically civil engineering machinery, and is related to Sunderland Royal Hospital's cooling needs. The procurement process is direct and was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract status is active, beginning on 1st April 2026 and ending on 16th December 2026. The award was confirmed on 25th March 2026, with the contract notice published on 29th April 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cooling equipment and related services. With a contract value of £14,259.96 gross, the procurement prioritises efficiency in supply without an extensive competitive bidding process, allowing a direct hiring opportunity for suitable suppliers. This may particularly benefit large businesses in the civil engineering machinery sector, such as ICS Cool Energy Limited, which has been awarded the contract. Suppliers capable of providing robust and reliable chiller solutions would be well-placed to consider engaging in similar procurement processes to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of an ICS Chiller for a period of 39 weeks

Notice Description

Hire of an ICS Chiller for a period of 39 weeks at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038902-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,883 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS COOL ENERGY

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