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01 Jul 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, based in Ashford, United Kingdom, involves the provision of EICR Remedial Works across various locations. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables. Conducted through a "below threshold - limited competition" method, the contract was awarded to Volmech Limited, a supplier located in Maidstone. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the contract signing on 27 May 2026 and its duration from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies with expertise in electrical goods and services. SMEs like Volmech Limited have proven to be competitive in this tender process, demonstrating the viability of smaller enterprises in securing such contracts. Businesses equipped with the necessary qualifications and capacity to deliver electrical machinery and consumables across multiple regions in the UK are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EICR Remedial Works for various locations

Notice Description

EICR Remedial Works for various locations as per quote process completed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061942-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,716 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLMECH

Further Information

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