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title: "Replacement of Walk in Freezers and Associated Works - Multiple Sites"
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# Replacement of Walk in Freezers and Associated Works - Multiple Sites

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82421ec1-f908-4b4c-a8fd-86a9911bdddf

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## Summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded a procurement process for the replacement of walk-in freezers and associated works at multiple sites, including Victoria Hospital, Deal, and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Commercial refrigerating equipment" and was carried out using a Below Threshold Negotiated Procedure without prior publication. The process ended on 17 October 2024, with the contract starting on 21 October 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £87,523.44, was finalised with CCCS U.K. LTD (T/A Cater Solutions), a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial refrigeration, particularly SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and compliant refrigerating solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, promoting business growth through governmental projects. The contract emphasises the urgency and importance of maintaining food storage systems in healthcare facilities, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to reinforce their market presence in the healthcare sector. Suitable businesses would be those able to deliver under stringent compliance and budget requirements while ensuring timely and efficient service.

## Notice

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust have appointed a contractor for the Replacement of the Freezer and associated works at Victoria Hospital, Deal, and Freezer and Chiller Replacements and associated works at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay. The authority previously conducted an open procedure (below threshold) ITT process, which concluded in a failure to receive any suitable or complaint bids in relation to the advertised price cap and budget requirements. Due to the nature of this provision, this presents a risk to patients in relation to lack of available food and food storage on site etc, therefore the authority have proceeded with a contract award via a quotation process that is compliant in relation to the advertised price cap / budget and requirements from the previous ITT process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83abe503-d7c8-4463-a2d2-18abb4d69067 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below Threshold Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication (see description) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,523 |
| 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 N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CCCS U.K LTD (T/A CATER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42513290 - Commercial refrigerating equipment

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83abe503-d7c8-4463-a2d2-18abb4d69067

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83abe503-d7c8-4463-a2d2-18abb4d69067
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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