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07 Jul 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "40 Body external refrigerator" was conducted by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Gillingham, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated on 7th July 2026 and described as the temporary hire of an external fridge unit. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The process reached the award and contract stages with the status marked as complete. The contract period was set for a single day on 7th July 2026 with a gross value of £126,386.40.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refrigeration and freezer equipment, particularly those able to provide goods quickly and efficiently, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, LEEC Limited, based in Nottingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to supply niche or specialised equipment could find similar opportunities highly beneficial for growth, especially within government contracting frameworks that involve specific technical requirements. This underscores a potential advantage for businesses looking to expand their presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

40 Body external refrigerator

Notice Description

Temporary hire of a 40 body external fridge 270003038

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063489-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,322 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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