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ECT Suite Refurbishment

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Nov 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process for the refurbishment of the ECT Suite at The Lakes Mental Health Unit, located at Colchester General Hospital. This procurement, categorised under building construction work, was completed through a limited competition method, focusing on works below the threshold. The contract, valued at approximately £624,301.26, was awarded and signed on 17th October 2025, with the project commencing a day later and expected to conclude on 20th March 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with H&R Strood Contracts Limited being the designated supplier, enhancing the healthcare infrastructure within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those experienced in healthcare facility refurbishments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-quality construction services within specified timelines may find similar contracts to be a lucrative avenue for growth. Companies like H&R Strood Contracts Limited, which was selected for this project, demonstrate how building construction businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts from public authorities such as the NHS Foundation Trust, thereby expanding their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Title

ECT Suite Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of existing ward and associated works at The Lakes Mental Health Unit, Colchester General Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d97d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£624,301 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Wright
Contact Email
andrew.wright50@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07484982397

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H&R STROOD CONTRACTS

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