Planning

AFR Enabling works contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a tendering process for the "AFR Enabling works contract." This procurement, focused on construction work, falls under the classification of reconfiguring acute floors as part of the enabling works package. Located at Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, UK, the procurement is projected to commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude by 27th February 2026, with a potential extension till 31st March 2026. The total project value is approximately £2,760,000. Communication regarding the future notice is anticipated by 30th May 2025, signifying an impending transition to the tender phase. The project is set within the "works" category, and it is supported by a framework agreement.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in hospital and healthcare facilities reconfiguration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to partake due to the lot's suitability for such businesses. Engaging in this contract could lead to significant growth by partnering with a central government public authority. Companies with expertise in executing enabling works within tight timelines and those that can effectively manage and execute construction projects to high standards will be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AFR Enabling works contract

Notice Description

Acute floor reconfiguration - Enabling works package

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026927-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Georgie James
Contact Email
georgie.james1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01243788122

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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