This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 21:16

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves the refurbishment of an existing pharmacy room at Sunderland Royal Hospital into an oral chemotherapy facility, commissioned by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited. As a public authority under central government classification, this organisation is executing this project in Sunderland, within the UKC region. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage as of 17th June 2025, with the procurement completed under an open competition method classified as below threshold. The awarded contract, implemented by Coulter Smith Construction Ltd, commences on 1st July 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026. The industry category focuses on building construction and completion work.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in construction and refurbishment services, to engage in government-funded projects with potential for significant growth. The awarded contract involved eight bids, seven of which were from SMEs, highlighting an open and competitive procurement environment that favours small to medium enterprises, particularly those capable of meeting both price and quality criteria. Engaging in this sector can provide such businesses with substantial experience and exposure, enhancing their portfolio and elevating their market position in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Oral Chemotherapy Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Contractor to carry out refurbishment works of current pharmacy room to an oral chemotherapy within Sunderland Royal Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£389,677 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COULTER SMITH CONSTRUCTION LTD

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