# Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay, Podiatry AHU Replacement

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust](/buyers/kent-community-health-nhs-foundation-trust/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Artic Building Services Ltd](/contract-winners/artic-building-services/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £702,123
- Award date: 19 February 2026
- Published: 27 April 2026
- Contract start: 19 February 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2-894781
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c053398-138c-4e4e-ad24-e409fd079177

## Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is replacing the aging AHU serving the Podiatry Theatre at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay\. The existing unit is noncompliant with HTM 03-01 \(2021\), and in critical condition\. The existing ventilation air distribution within the Theatre also requires upgrading to current HTM 03-01 \(2021\) standards\. Additional information: Mini Competition using the SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8d5815-4af0-4434-a84b-2bb146193fe2-894781)