---
title: "Thermal Energy Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce08"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce08.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-16"
---

# Thermal Energy Testing

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce08

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Thermal Energy Testing" project, led by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage. This procurement, categorised under services and aligned with the health sector, aims to perform thermal energy testing for healthier futures. The contract was awarded to Aquifer Energy Limited with a completion status on 13th October 2025. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold without competition, thus expediting the process. The project's activities will span multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, and are set to conclude on 7th December 2025. The overall contract value is £66,000, with £55,000 specified as the net amount. Key classifications include research and testing facilities construction work, and energy and related services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the energy and construction sectors to expand by providing specialised testing services in a healthcare setting. Companies skilled in energy solutions or those offering research and testing facilities could find this contract especially relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Aquifer Energy Limited, have shown to be successful in this procurement, indicating opportunities for similarly sized enterprises to compete effectively in future tenders. Expertise in central government authorities' service requirements, particularly within the NHS framework, will be advantageous for businesses seeking growth in this domain.

## Notice

Thermal Energy testing for Healthier Futures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065944-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUIFER ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065944-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065944-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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