---
title: "Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058424"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058424

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## Summary

The procurement process involves United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is a public authority under central government, based in Lincoln, UK. The contract, titled "Temporary Chiller for Pilgrim Theatres", falls under the services category with a focus on ventilation consultancy services. This procurement was completed using a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 10th July 2025 to Vic Group UK Ltd, a large supplier. The chiller hire is necessary for restoring functionality to multiple theatres at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston. The contract is active, covering a period from 11th July 2025 to 9th November 2025, with a value of approximately £60,000 in gross terms.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of refrigeration and climate control services, especially those with expertise in temporary solutions for healthcare facilities. Companies similar to Vic Group UK Ltd, with a capability to respond rapidly and provide essential equipment without a competitive bidding process, are particularly well-suited to benefit. This type of procurement can serve as a critical growth avenue for businesses that specialise in maintaining operational continuity for hospitals and other critical service providers when essential infrastructure fails.

## Notice

Hire of a chiller for Pilgrim Theatres. The chillers which cool the air into theatres 1,2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Pilgrim Hospital Boston have broken down, meaning those theatres are now unable to be used. This hire of a chiller will enable them to be used again

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047251-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 9 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047251-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ulh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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