---
title: "Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, Podiatry AHU Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, Podiatry AHU Replacement

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the project at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay involves the replacement of the aging Air Handling Unit (AHU) serving the Podiatry Theatre to meet HTM 03-01 (2021) standards. This process is managed by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent healthcare organisation located in Kennington, UK. The project falls under the industry category of building construction work, specifically focusing on works. This tender was initiated as a selective procurement, using a call-off from the SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates showing the contract period running from 19th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 12th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction work, especially those focusing on healthcare facilities. Given the suitability criterion set for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), firms fitting this size that possess expertise in ventilation systems and compliance with specific healthcare standards are ideally positioned to compete. The awardee of this contract, Artic Building Services Ltd, showcases that businesses with specialised skills in replacing noncompliant components in healthcare facilities can benefit through such selective procurement processes. Interested suppliers should align their capabilities with framework agreements to leverage similar business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is replacing the aging AHU serving the Podiatry Theatre at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay. The existing unit is noncompliant with HTM 03-01 (2021), and in critical condition. The existing ventilation air distribution within the Theatre also requires upgrading to current HTM 03-01 (2021) standards. Additional information: Mini Competition using the SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £702,122 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENNINGTON |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTIC BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177.json.