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title: "Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054eda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054eda

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## Summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of 'Authorising Engineer Mechanical Services'. This procurement activity falls under the engineering services category and is valued at £6,500 GBP. The buying organisation, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, is a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, located at Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent. The procurement method is an open competition, categorised 'Below threshold', ensuring wide participation. The current procurement stage is 'tender', with submissions required by 28th April 2026, via Atamis. The contract term spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in mechanical engineering services to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence within the public sector. Companies specialising in engineering consultancy and services that can demonstrate competitive pricing will find this tender appealing, especially those looking to establish or deepen relationships with NHS Trusts. The engagement includes a contract period of one year, promising consistent work and income stability for the successful bidder. Interested firms should leverage market testing insights from the prior planning stage, held in July 2025, to tailor their submissions effectively.

## Notice

Authorising Engineer (AE) Mechanical Services

### Planning Information

market testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500 |
| Lots value | £6,500 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2026
- 18 Jun 2025 at 10:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033193-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033193-2025
  18th June 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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