Award

Architectural Services for Sherdley Road Site Preston

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Architectural Services for Sherdley Road Site Preston" was conducted by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a public body governed by UK law. This contract falls within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and pertains specifically to the provision of architectural services at the Sherdley Road site in Preston, located in the UKD region. The procurement concluded at the award stage, with a contract signed on 1st September 2025 and completion was marked by 25th September 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, under a framework agreement NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy, and Ancillary Services SBS10190, Lot 1 Architectural services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those specialising in modular builds and social value contributions. With award criteria placing significant emphasis on commercial offers (50%) and relevant experience (20%), companies with a robust portfolio in healthcare construction frameworks and a competitive financial proposition are well-placed to succeed. Gilling Dod Architects Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Chorley, Lancashire, was awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunity for SMEs within the region to secure large public sector projects valued at £198,500. Such contracts allow businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially expand their footprint in the public sector, especially within the health service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services for Sherdley Road Site Preston

Notice Description

The provision of Architectural services at Sherdley Road site, Preston.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust has a requirement for Architectural Services at Sherdley Road Site Preston and awarded through the framework NHS SBS Healthcare Planning Construction and Ancillary Services SBS10190, Lot 1 Architectural services.

Procurement Information

A further competition was undertaken through the framework agreement NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services SBS10190.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tony Varughese
Contact Email
tony.varughese@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLING DOD ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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