---
title: "Replacement Cold Store - PRH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069dc1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Replacement Cold Store - PRH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dc1

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a replacement walk-in cold store for the Princess Royal Hospital Pharmacy department. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically targeting refrigerating and freezing equipment. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, the Trust operates within the public authority - central government classification. The procurement followed a limited competition method due to being below the threshold, with the award notification finalised on 16 June 2026. The contracting process began with the signing of the contract on 16 April 2026, and it spans from 27 April 2026 to 27 April 2027. The successful bidder was Fosters Coldstores, a large-scale business based in Norfolk, UK.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refrigerating equipment, particularly those able to provide bespoke solutions to large healthcare institutions. Fosters Coldstores' success highlights the benefits of engaging with public procurement opportunities, particularly for enterprises equipped to adhere to specific hospital requirements. Companies of various sizes in the refrigerating sector, especially those with capabilities in delivering under limited competition frameworks, could find such procurements strategically beneficial in expanding their marketplace presence and expertise in specialised equipment provision for public health bodies.

## Notice

Replacement walk-in cold store for Princess Royal Hospital Pharmacy department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056842-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,988 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTERS COLDSTORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment
- 42513200 - Refrigerating equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 17:06 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056842-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046519-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056842-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046519-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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