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title: "PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-456d5473-7cdf-4b79-9273-a18a555f566d

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## Summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "PAHT - Smart Fridge-Freezer." This contract falls under the services category and pertains to automatic goods-vending machines, aiming to facilitate 24/7 food provision at the hospital. The procurement followed a limited method, using a competitive quotation approach due to its below-threshold nature. The tender was closed on 24th September 2024, and an award was made to Selecta U.K. Limited, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2028. The total contract value is £32,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in automatic vending technologies, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in healthcare environments. While the procurement was awarded, companies looking to grow in the healthcare supply industry can benefit from exploring similar opportunities, enhancing their competitive offerings and building a track record with prominent institutions like the NHS Trust. Large-scale enterprises with robust supply chain capabilities will be well-positioned to pursue and fulfil similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Supply of a Smart Fridge-Freezer for 24/7 food provision at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74f5bf1-3117-4780-846b-483717f0ebcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELECTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74f5bf1-3117-4780-846b-483717f0ebcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74f5bf1-3117-4780-846b-483717f0ebcb
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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