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Replacement Cold Store - PRH

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 May 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, orchestrated by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the acquisition of a replacement walk-in cold store for the Princess Royal Hospital Pharmacy department. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically refrigerating equipment, and is located in Worthing, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage as of 20th May 2026. This contract was procured through a limited competition method, suitable for below-threshold purchases. Fosters Coldstores was contracted to supply the cold store, with the contract active from 27th April 2026 to 27th April 2027, valued at £24,988. The buyer is a central government public authority, emphasising the importance of regulatory adherence and quality standards in the procurement process.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigerating and freezing equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements of public health sectors. Companies equipped with the technology and expertise to provide high-quality refrigerating solutions would find suitable prospects in such tenders, as this procurement highlights the significance of tailored solutions for healthcare needs. The procurement also illustrates a strategic opportunity for businesses to engage with public authorities and establish a foothold in the healthcare sector by delivering essential goods and services, which can pave the way for long-term collaborations and contracts in this critical industry.

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Notice Title

Replacement Cold Store - PRH

Notice Description

Replacement walk-in cold store for Princess Royal Hospital Pharmacy department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046519-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

42513200 - Refrigerating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTERS COLDSTORES

Further Information

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