Framework Description
DPS014 is a national multi-supplier Dynamic Purchasing System for smart predictive building maintenance, green spaces and associated services, hosted by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It covers IoT-enabled predictive maintenance, grounds and green space management, biodiversity planning and sustainability advice. The DPS admits suppliers on an ongoing basis and runs until 3 January 2029.
Context & Use Case
Estates managers use DPS014 to install sensors that predict when equipment needs maintenance, reducing breakdowns and costs. They also use it to manage grounds and green spaces and to plan for biodiversity and sustainability targets. Data from sensors across buildings and green spaces also informs long-term planning, budgeting and sustainable development projects.
Scope of Services
Predictive maintenance platforms and sensors Green space and grounds management Biodiversity planning and reporting Sustainability advisory services Integration with facilities management systems
Lots
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Who Can Apply
Suits smart maintenance technology providers, grounds and green space contractors, sustainability consultancies and IoT platform providers. DPS014 is live and admits suppliers on an ongoing basis, so you can apply now, up to 3 January 2029.
Buyer Benefits
Estates teams want to cut reactive repairs, meet biodiversity duties and show progress on sustainability. DPS014 gives them a compliant route to all of these from one system. Buyers value measurable reductions in breakdowns, secure data, practical biodiversity plans and well-maintained grounds for patients and staff.
Next Steps
Contact COCH Commercial Procurement Services, via the Trust's procurement page, for DPS014 access. Prepare case studies showing maintenance savings or biodiversity outcomes, data security evidence and integration examples. Once admitted, respond to competitions from trusts and public bodies with clear, measured results.
How Athena Can Help
DPS014 brings together technology firms and grounds contractors, so clear positioning matters. Athena's DPS application service helps you present your offer and submit a compliant application.
Our bid writers for estates services then help you win competitions with evidence of savings and biodiversity gains, and our public sector bid guidance covers social value and net zero commitments. We also check your data security and integration evidence for compliance before submission, so technology answers score fully.



