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23 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the design contract of the Newcastle Donor Centre re-fit works has been completed by NHS Blood and Transplant. The procurement, classified under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, follows a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. Situated in the North East, United Kingdom, with the postal code BS34 7QH, the project was awarded on 25 June 2026. The contract commenced on 8 June 2026 and concluded on 7 August 2026. The total value of the contract was £146,494. NHS Blood and Transplant, based at 500 North Bristol Park Filton, Bristol, served as the buyer, while Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd was appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors. The project underscores a prime growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in donor centre design and construction projects. Offering a selective procurement route through a framework agreement, it allows qualified businesses to engage in high-value contracts, facilitating further business development in public sector procurements. Firms that possess the capacity to deliver specialised construction services within the stipulated timeframe and location would find this tender particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and business prospects.

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Notice Title

Newcastle Donor Centre Design Contract

Notice Description

Contract for the design of Newcastle Donor Centre re-fit works. Build contract to follow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650e47d0-ea87-4143-828a-6ef8def78e37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4aaf741-0ebe-4409-9d6f-d087c3a62f01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,494 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,494 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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