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AwardUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 17:06

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a replacement walk-in cold store for the Princess Royal Hospital Pharmacy department. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting refrigerating and freezing equipment. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, the Trust operates within the public authority - central government classification. The procurement followed a limited competition method due to being below the threshold, with the award notification finalised on 16 June 2026. The contracting process began with the signing of the contract on 16 April 2026, and it spans from 27 April 2026 to 27 April 2027. The successful bidder was Fosters Coldstores, a large-scale business based in Norfolk, UK.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigerating equipment, particularly those able to provide bespoke solutions to large healthcare institutions. Fosters Coldstores' success highlights the benefits of engaging with public procurement opportunities, particularly for enterprises equipped to adhere to specific hospital requirements. Companies of various sizes in the refrigerating sector, especially those with capabilities in delivering under limited competition frameworks, could find such procurements strategically beneficial in expanding their marketplace presence and expertise in specialised equipment provision for public health bodies.

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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/056842-2026
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
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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