Tender

Head and Neck Audiology Reconfiguration at Palmers Hospital

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, seeking bids for the "Head and Neck Audiology Reconfiguration at Palmers Hospital." This tender falls under the works category, involving building construction and refurbishment. The project location is Palmers Hospital, part of the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 9th October 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 2nd October 2025. The contract is valued at £400,000 and awards will consider both price (70% weight) and quality (30% weight).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, especially those focusing on medical facility upgrades. Due to the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly if they have experience in building installation and completion work. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector and establish a relationship with a central government public authority. The competitive nature of the award criteria offers diverse businesses a chance to leverage both cost-effective and high-quality service offerings.

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Notice Title

Head and Neck Audiology Reconfiguration at Palmers Hospital

Notice Description

The scope of works includes the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing Audiology Department. The site is located within existing and operational hospital accommodation in Palmers Hospital which is part of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056454-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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