---
title: "Authorising Engineer (Fire)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051188"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-06-03"
---

# Authorising Engineer (Fire)

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051188

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust involves a tender titled "Authorising Engineer (Fire)." This contract falls under the services category and specifically involves fire-prevention services as per classification CPV 75251110. Located at Hermitage Lane, Kent, Maidstone (postcode ME16 9QQ) in the United Kingdom, the purchase is in the planning stage with a planned start date for the contract on 1st July 2025 and completion by 30th June 2028. This procurement follows an open method under the UK government's legal framework, offering a gross value of £14,400, with £12,000 net for the services rendered. The procurement notice was updated on 3rd June 2025, showcasing the NHS Trust's intention to find suppliers capable of delivering the requested service.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety auditing and consultancy, particularly those serving healthcare institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable due to the specific suitability criteria within the tender. With an extended contract period, the tender promises sustainable business potential for those capable of fulfilling the requirements, such as auditing fire safety provisions and completing annual statements as per healthcare safety regulations. The participation in this tender could solidify business presence in the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts, thereby expanding market reach and credibility in the fire-prevention services industry.

## Notice

Attend Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as Authorising Engineer (Fire) to audit the fire safety provisions for the previous year and complete the annual statement of fire safety as per HTM05-01

### Planning Information

what suppliers can offer this service to us

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 10:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029444-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 07:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020675-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 06:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020674-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029444-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020675-2025
  13th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020674-2025
  13th May 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

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