---
title: "Service of fire extinguishers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# Service of fire extinguishers

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8e0

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## Summary

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Service of fire extinguishers," aimed at providing yearly maintenance services for 835 fire extinguishers located at Maidstone Hospital and its satellite locations. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically fire-prevention services, and is classified as a below-threshold, open competition. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 22 January 2026, with the tender period concluding on 4 March 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028. This process is conducted through the Atamis portal, reflecting the contract's open procurement method, located in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services and equipment maintenance. Companies that possess expertise in facilities management, particularly those with experience servicing fire safety equipment, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open competition procurement method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering opportunities for growth and expansion within the sector. This procurement can lead to establishing a lasting business relationship with a public authority under the central government, potentially opening doors to future contracts within the healthcare sector or similar maintenance services.

## Notice

yearly service of x835 fire extinguishers at Maidstone Hospital and satellite locations

### Planning Information

expression of interest only. Documents will be published after the expression of interest closes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084303-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084303-2025
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084281-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084303-2025
  18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084281-2025
  18th December 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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