--- title: "Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050319" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050319" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050319.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050319.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST" published: "2025-04-22" --- # Hire of Portable Air Conditioning Units Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050319 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050319) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050319.json) ## Summary The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the hire of portable air conditioning units at Maidstone Hospital, located on Hermitage Lane in Kent, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, and is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 15 May 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 1 May 2025. The procurement method being utilised is an open competition, classified below the threshold category with a focus on works. There is an active tender notice with the NHS Trust serving as the contracting authority. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and hire of portable air conditioning units, particularly those that can meet the criteria for effective pricing strategy in line with the procurement's award considerations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender beneficial, as the procurement environment encourages participation from varied sectors. The contract period extends from 4 June 2025 to 3 June 2028, providing a substantial timeframe for businesses to solidify their presence and grow within the public sector infrastructure. ## Notice Hire of portable air conditioning units for Maidstone Hospital ### Planning Information gbhhhj ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016181-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 | | Future notice date | 18 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAIDSTONE AND 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work ## Release History - 22 Apr 2025 at 10:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016181-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:38 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015842-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 06:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015715-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 06:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015714-2025 - 15 Apr 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015197-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016181-2025 22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015842-2025 17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015715-2025 17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015714-2025 17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015197-2025 15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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