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Provision of CPU Refrigeration Upgrade

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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21 Oct 2026 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is procuring works to replace the existing refrigeration units serving the hospital kitchen. This is a refrigeration installation and upgrade project, intended to renew the kitchen’s current cooling equipment. The work is for the Trust in Northampton. The procurement is a single package rather than a division into separately described lots, so suppliers should be prepared to deliver the refrigeration replacement as one project. The stated scope is focused on replacing existing units; no broader kitchen refurbishment or other equipment supply is described. This opportunity is most relevant to contractors specialising in commercial or institutional refrigeration installation and replacement, particularly those able to work in a hospital kitchen environment.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender was issued on 21 October 2026. The deadline for enquiries was 21 October 2026 at 14:00, and the submission deadline was 17 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is scheduled to run from 7 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT (£720,000 including VAT). The procurement is arranged as one lot. Bids are assessed on technical quality (60%), price (30%) and social value (10%). The stated participation condition concerns legal and financial capacity, with the detailed requirements set out in the Supplier Questionnaire. Electronic submission is allowed.

The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist refrigeration contractors as well as larger building-services firms. Suppliers will need the technical capability to remove and replace existing refrigeration units serving a hospital kitchen, and the capacity to complete a concentrated installation project within the stated contract period. Technical quality carries the greatest weight in evaluation, so relevant installation expertise, a credible delivery approach and evidence of managing work in an operational healthcare setting are likely to be important in demonstrating capability. Price remains significant, while social value also contributes to the assessment. The participation condition requires legal and financial capacity; suppliers should review the Supplier Questionnaire for the applicable thresholds and evidence requirements. No specific accreditation or prior-experience standard is set out in the published procurement data.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CPU Refrigeration Upgrade

Notice Description

Replacement of existing refrigeration units to kitchen area of Hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ce1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099496-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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