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title: "Authorising Engineer-Lifts"
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buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-03-10"
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# Authorising Engineer-Lifts

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-762825ac-5d43-4496-9e4c-6c155420b412

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## Summary

The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for the procurement of Authorising Engineer-Lifts services. The contract will run for 3 years, with a possible extension, and has a total value of £68,000. The procurement is in the "services" category and follows an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission is 28th March 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st May 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the building services consultancy sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in lifts engineering and safety compliance. By registering interest via the Bravo Solution e-Tendering system, companies can potentially secure a long-term contract with significant growth potential within the healthcare service industry.

## Notice

2gether Support Solutions was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust established the company to reflect its strategic aim to secure strong vibrant core facilities and support services for the long term, having signed a 25 year contract with 2gether. Recognising that these services would be best delivered in a new service model, a private independent trading company was formed, and who would build on the existing service model whilst developing opportunities for greater service provision in the future. The Authorising Engineer (Lifts) shall be appointed by 2gether Support Solutions Ltd on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and shall act as an independent professional adviser to 2gether Support Solutions Ltd. The contract shall be for 3-years with the option to extend by one year and a further one-year subject to performance and 2gether Support Solutions approval. Additional information: Providers wishing to express an interest in this potential future opportunity are encouraged to register via the Authorities e-Tendering system, Bravo Solution, website address: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices'. b) express an interest in the project: ITT4380 d) please review and complete the documentation before the deadline stipulated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365
- 10 Mar 2023 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365
- 10 Mar 2023 at 08:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365
- 8 Mar 2023 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dace6-00a5-40aa-8f57-c20604016365
  10th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/about-us/
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/william-harvey-hospital/

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