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Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage and inviting quotations for their project titled "CA18178 - RFQ - Architectural / Principal Designer Services". The procurement process, using an open procedure, seeks architectural consultants to offer Design and Principal Designer services for a rooftop air handling unit installation at St Helier Hospital, located in Carshalton, Surrey. This tender falls under the 'Architectural and related services' category, with additional classifications in architectural design and planning services, and is valued at £30,000. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 on 13th July 2026, with the contract period running from 20th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs, but not VCSEs.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for architectural firms specialising in healthcare infrastructure projects. By participating, businesses can establish or expand their portfolios in health sector design and planning, particularly regarding energy-efficient solutions such as air handling units. Firms with expertise in complying with building regulations and extensive experience in design for healthcare settings will be well-suited to compete. Supplying to an NHS trust can enhance a company's credentials and open doors to further collaboration in public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18178 - RFQ - Architectural / Principal Designer Services

Notice Description

The Trust invites quotations from suitably qualified architectural consultants to provide Architectural Services and undertake the role of Principal Designer (Building Regulations) for the installation of a new rooftop Air Handling Unit (AHU) at St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18178. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18178 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecb1e2de-6628-4645-b0ae-6cf34834447d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a9b98c-9592-43e4-990e-ee67555e759f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM & ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT17 1HB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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