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title: "Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-04-17"
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# Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units

Buyer: MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa11d051-a30d-4865-9d94-8718dd3cc497

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## Summary

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units." This procurement falls under the industry category of air-conditioning appliances and aims to provide portable air conditioning units for Maidstone Hospital, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (postal code ME16 9QQ). The procurement process is set to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is not specifically geared towards voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the engagement end date on 11 April 2025, and the market engagement notice was published on 17 April 2025. This planning stage sets the groundwork for the formal tendering process to follow.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies capable of supplying or hiring portable air conditioning units. SMEs are particularly encouraged to take part, making this a great fit for businesses in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) sector. The Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has specified a broad delivery range, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, extending the potential market reach for suppliers. This procurement process, once it advances from planning to tender, will offer valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Hire of portable air conditioning units for Maidstone Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c758a8-8cf9-44dc-820f-f00885bd71dd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c758a8-8cf9-44dc-820f-f00885bd71dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c758a8-8cf9-44dc-820f-f00885bd71dd
  17th April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32d8b869-d3d2-4a9b-8aff-915f56d608a3
  specification

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