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Major capital works at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

2Gether Support Solutions Limited

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:39

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12 Jan 2025 at 18:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for major capital works at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is being managed by 2Gether Support Solutions Limited, a subsidiary tasked with providing essential support services such as facilities and property management. The process seeks to appoint up to fifteen experienced providers for projects divided into multiple lots: non-mechanical and electrical works, mechanical works, and electrical works. Located in the region of Kent, the industry category for this tender is construction work, following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 12 February 2025, with the awarding phase starting immediately afterward on 13 February 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in construction, particularly those specialising in capital works without mechanical and electrical components, as well as those providing mechanical and electrical services. Valuing up to £200,000,000, the procurement allows SMEs to significantly expand their projects in the healthcare sector. The opportunity caters to businesses capable of handling substantial lots, with requirements to deliver works such as new builds, refurbishments, and related services, fostering long-term collaborative partnerships with the NHS Trust. Companies with a strong team, sound supply chain practices, and a commitment to health and safety will be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Major capital works at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions Ltd. (herein referred to as "our" or "us" or "we") was formed in April 2018 as a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"). We provide essential support services to the Trust, from facilities and property management to catering, procurement and portering. This is a Public Contract Regulations 2015 award notice, appoint three capable and suitably experienced providers to deliver multiple major capital works projects, including lot: #1: Projects (excluding Mechanical & Electrical works) across all hospital sites, valued up to 1,000,000 GBP; OR #2) Projects (excluding Mechanical & Electrical works) across all hospital sites, valued between 1,000,000 GBP and 10,000,000 GBP; OR #3) Mechanical Projects (excluding Electrical) across all hospital sites, valued up to 1,000,000 GBP. Lots #4a) Electrical Projects (excluding Mechanical) at our William Harvey Hospital site only, valued up to 1,000,000 GBP and #4b) Electrical Projects (excluding Mechanical) across all other hospital sites, valued up to 1,000,000 GBP has not been awarded.

Lot Information

Electrical projects: valued up to 1,000,000 GBP

Delivery of electrical (excl. Mechanical) works related major capital works with a value of up to 1,000,000 GBP. Typical activities include: * Strip out works * Power installation including sub-mains * Small power * Data / communications * Lighting installations * Nurse call systems * Access control * Intruder alarm * Fire alarm * CCTV systems * Earth and bonding * Lightning protection * IPS / UPS systems * BMS * Testing and commissioning

Mechanical projects: valued up to 1,000,000 GBP

Delivery of mechanical (excl. Electrical) works related major capital works with a value of up to 1,000,000 GBP. Typical activities include: * Strip out works * Containment * Above ground drainage * Hot and cold water installation * Heating systems * Ventilation, including AHU and chiller replacement * HVAC systems * VRF/VRV systems * Medical gases * Testing and commissioning

Projects (excl. M&E): valued between 1,000,000 and 10,000,000 GBP

Delivery of major capital works (excluding Mechanical and Electrical works) with a value between 1,000,000 GBP and 10,000,000 GBP. The objective of this lot is to encompass a range of major capital works projects, including: i) medium to large alterations or maintenance or modifications or repairs or refurbishment or other building works to either the internal or external envelope of identified buildings across all hospital sites; OR ii) medium to large new build construction projects; OR iii) necessary enabling works packages for medium and large major capital works (excluding Mechanical and Electrical works) projects to be carried out; OR iv) external works across all hospitals sites, such as car parking, hard and soft landscaping and below ground drainage; OR v) external services across all hospital sites, such as sub-stations etc.

Projects (excl. M&E): valued up to 1,000,000 GBP

Delivery of major capital works (excluding Mechanical and Electrical works) with a value of up to 1,000,000 GBP. The objective of this lot is to encompass a range of major capital works projects, including: i) light to medium alterations or maintenance or modifications or repairs or refurbishment or other building works to either the internal or external envelope of identified buildings across all hospital sites; OR ii) small new build construction projects; OR iii) necessary enabling works packages to allow for medium to large major capital works (excluding Mechanical and Electrical works) projects to be carried out under lot 2 (Delivery of major capital works (excluding Mechanical and Electrical works) across all hospital sites, valued between 1,000,000 and 10,000,000 GBP); OR iv) external works across all hospitals sites, such as car parking, hard and soft landscaping and below ground drainage etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062206-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
2Gether Support Solutions Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Amdell Ltd.

Bauvill Ltd.

WW Martin Ltd.

Further Information

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