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RUH - Demolition of the North Wing

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 10:57

Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for the demolition of the North Wing. The project, aimed at removing the obsolete structures adjacent to the new Cancer Centre, involved careful execution to minimise disturbance to patient care. Located in Bath, the contract was awarded under an 'open' procurement method and fell below the threshold, ensuring an open competition. The contract, titled "RUH - Demolition of the North Wing," has a procurement category focusing on works and was awarded to O'Connell Contracting Limited. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 9th June 2025, with work commencing on 12th June 2025 and expected to be completed by 31st December 2025.

This competitive tender provides substantial opportunities for growth within the demolition and site preparation sector. The awarded contract to O'Connell Contracting Limited represents a significant engagement in the building demolition category, with a total contract value of £306,247 GBP. Businesses specialising in demolition, site preparation, and clearance work would have found substantial opportunities within this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing complex demolition projects would have been well-suited to participate, potentially increasing their visibility and capability within the public sector construction domain.

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Notice Title

RUH - Demolition of the North Wing

Notice Description

Background to the requirement The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor to undertake a project to demolish the remainder of the 1940's "RUH North estate" following the completion of the new Cancer Centre. The buildings have outlived their working life and are now vacant. The buildings are situated in proximity to occupied areas and thus works must be undertaken carefully to avoid disruption or disturbance to patient care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,206 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Cyril Thomas
Contact Email
cyril.thomas@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'CONNELL CONTRACTING

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