Planning

ESNEFT2291 CDC 12 Museum Street Ipswich

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 14:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the establishment and refurbishment of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at 12 Museum Street, Ipswich. This project, categorised under building construction work, falls within the planning stage and aims to enhance healthcare services in the East Suffolk area. Noteworthy milestones include a capability assessment with a scheduled deadline for interest submissions by 9th June 2025. The procurement process is overseen by Chris Birkett, contactable at Chris.Birkett@esneft.nhs.uk. The contract, valued at £8.5 million, is scheduled to start on 19th January 2026 and end by 8th February 2027, with a future notice planned for 13th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms specialising in healthcare infrastructure, providing a platform for business growth by contributing to a critical health project. Companies with expertise in creating healthcare facilities that support essential diagnostics, such as MRI and CT scans, will be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. Additionally, businesses experienced in designing facilities that cater to both clinical and non-clinical spaces would benefit from engaging in this tender, as it encompasses remodelling tasks to optimise the environment for healthcare professionals and patient care, thus promoting efficiency in healthcare service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

ESNEFT2291 CDC 12 Museum Street Ipswich

Notice Description

The establishment of a spoke CDC site at 12 Museum Street, Ipswich, aims to significantly enhance healthcare services in the East Suffolk locality. This new facility will provide essential diagnostic services, including but not limited to: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Phlebotomy and others, which are crucial for the early diagnosis of complex health issues. By refurbishing the property to suit these services, the NHS aims to reduce clinical waiting times and lessen the strain on existing healthcare services. This initiative aligns with the NHS's current goals for preventative healthcare, ensuring that patients receive faster and more convenient access to tests and scans, ultimately improving patient health diagnosis. The refurbishment will include remodelling the space to achieve a ratio of 75% clinical and 25% non-clinical space, ensuring that the facility is optimised for patient care. Staff provisions will include showers, changing rooms, and a staff rest area with a kitchenette, creating a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The new CDC spoke site is designed to serve the East Suffolk locality, operating seven days a week and accommodating up to 250 patients per day, with an annual capacity in the region of 90,000 scans. This project not only aims to improve productivity and efficiency within the NHS but also to provide a more streamlined and effective healthcare service for the community.

Planning Information

If suppliers wish to submit an interest, please fill out and return the attached document titled ESNEFT2291 CDC Capability Assessment 1, This is within Atamis please see below the instructions how to access the doucment: . Log on to the supplier Atamis portal. . Search for Reference number C362909. . Within the Doucments Tab, will be a document titled ESNEFT2291 CDC Ipswich Capability Assessment 1. . Please fill out this document and submit via the Atamis messaging portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Birkett
Contact Email
chris.birkett@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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