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ESNEFT2694 Colchester Sensory Garden

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the "ESNEFT2694 Colchester Sensory Garden" project. This tender, under the open competition procurement method, encompasses the creation of a new sensory garden in the Children’s ward and refurbishment of the outpatients' courtyard at Colchester District General Hospital. Located in Colchester, UK, the project falls under the industry category of building construction work. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their bids by 1st August 2025. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period closing on 28th July 2025.

Participating in this tender could provide a significant opportunity for growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process has a reserved participation policy in place for these organisations. The project not only highlights financial criteria but also weighs quality and social value, making it well-suited to businesses that can deliver on both these aspects. With a contract period starting on 1st September 2025, this initiative is ideal for firms specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those able to efficiently manage projects below the monetary threshold specified.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT2694 Colchester Sensory Garden

Notice Description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS foundation Trust includes, but is not limited to, the creation of new sensory garden in Children's ward and refurbishment of outpatients courtyard. There are minimal works to ground finish in the courtyards and then the construction of the new design issued by the Client. There are various notes on the tender drawings to assist in what works are required by the Trust/Client. In all instances the currently issued and clarified responses through the tendering portal and associated issued tender documentation and designs are to be relied upon as the current version as provided by the appointed design team on behalf of ESNEFT. Any bidders wishing to submit a bid/ tender need to be registered to the Atamis portal. All of the tender documents can be found within the 'Documents tab' within the project on the Atamis portal. The link for this is as below, any issues registering to Atamis please contact procurement@esneft.nhs.uk. All Tender Documents in relation to ESNEFT2694 Colchester Sensory Garden Project Will only be accepted as a submission if submitted in the Atamis portal. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037520-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Birkett
Contact Email
procurement@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

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