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Pharmacy Converyor Fire Remediation works

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:34

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:03

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10 Oct 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Pharmacy Conveyor Fire Remediation Works." This contract involves fire remediation for a pharmacy robot conveyor system and represents the works category within the public sector. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with significant dates including the commencement of the contract on 4th November 2025 and its conclusion by 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, awarded to Kendall Kingscott Limited following a standstill period beginning with a transparency notice published on 10th October 2025.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire-prevention installation works, particularly those with expertise in working with complex systems like pharmacy conveyors. Though awarded directly due to specific expertise requirements, similar projects may arise, providing potential growth avenues for firms in the construction, safety compliance, and technical design sectors. Businesses with experience in engaging with manufacturers and those that can serve as Principal Designers, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, would find an excellent fit for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Converyor Fire Remediation works

Notice Description

Fire Remediation Works to Pharmacy Robot Conveyor System Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (referred to as GWH), installed a conveyor dispensing system within their Pharmacy department in 2022. The system now requires review and updating to ensure the integrity of the fire rating will be maintained when passing through a fire rated structure. Anticipated scope of the Remediation Works required: * Undertake an onsite inspection to enable the supplier to familiarise themselves with the site, building and installations. * Undertake a review of all existing information relating to the conveyor system and the existing fire strategy. * Attend workshops and meetings as required to support, progress and develop a technical design (drawings, specifications). This will also include engagement with the manufacturer of the conveyor system. The anticipated number of meetings required to be proposed and agreed. * Act as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on behalf of GWH and submit and manage the application through the various gateways until successful conclusion. The Project Team has approached a number of potential suppliers, however only one organisation has been identified as having the relevant technical expertise, resource and capacity to deliver the project within the required timescales. GWH observed an 8-day standstill following the publishing of a UK05: Transparency Notice (Reference UK-4539) before entering into a contract with Kendall Kingscott Limited. Therefore, after full consideration of the technical and resource restrictions and submission of the relevant Notice, GWH awarded this contract to Kendall Kingscott Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075460-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
henry.prudden@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KENDALL KINGSCOTT

SUPPLIER KENDALL KINGSCOTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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