PAHT - CDC Design and M&E Services

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has recently awarded a contract for the design and mechanical and electrical (M&E) services of a new CDC to GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP. This tender falls under the architectural design services category, with a CPV code of 71220000, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically CM20 1QX. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a direct award via SBS10190 - Lot 5 framework agreement. The tender process reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 17th November 2025, concluding on 31st December 2028. The contract value is set at £250,000, with additional details noting an award value of £200,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architectural design and M&E services sectors, particularly those equipped to handle sizeable NHS projects. While the award was granted to a large-scale enterprise, smaller businesses and VCSEs should note that this type of procurement underscores the potential for future collaborations through established framework agreements. Enterprises with expertise in hospital infrastructure development or M&E systems could leverage such tenders to expand their footprint in public sector projects, contributing significantly to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

PAHT - CDC Design and M&E Services

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP for the provision of PAHT - CDC Design and M&E Services Additional information: This was awarded via Direct Award SBS10190 - Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0de9c9f3-ffcc-4680-af27-14fc8ffd9228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e05fa82b-d1fa-4fb9-9d98-4f3a45f813ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
AL8 7PX
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Sherrards
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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