---
title: "Portable Cooling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae21"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae21.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Portable Cooling

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae21

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process under the title "Portable Cooling". This process involved a direct award for portable cooling equipment to manage high ambient temperatures within hospital divisions during summer months. The contracting authority is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the category of cooling and ventilation equipment. The award was formally recorded on 4th June 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 22nd June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027. This procurement process was conducted without competition, under the legal guideline UKPGA 2023/54, and was classified as a below-threshold tender.

This procurement presents a strategic business opportunity primarily for established suppliers of cooling and ventilation solutions, as seen with the engagement of Sunbelt Rentals Limited, a large enterprise based in London. While this particular contract extension was not open for bids, similar future tenders could provide opportunities for enterprises with expertise in providing temporary climate control solutions, particularly those experienced in servicing healthcare facilities. Businesses possessing the capability to supply and manage such equipment across multiple sites in the UK can position themselves as valuable partners in forthcoming procurement processes.

## Notice

To cover requests from divisions requesting portable cooling throughout the summer months where high ambient temperatures are being experienced within the hospitals. This is a Direct Award contract extension with Sunbelt Rentals. This is not an opportunity to bid for AirCon equipment rental.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053076-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053076-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053076-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

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