Tender

Hardwick Manor Improvement Works

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Hardwick Manor Improvement Works," led by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is centred around construction activity on the Hardwick Manor site within the grounds of the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, UK. As an active tender in the works category, it operates under an open competition procurement method below threshold, and submissions are accepted electronically. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 16th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 14th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th January 2026 and will conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specializing in construction work, particularly those capable of delivering significant improvements within a healthcare setting. Given its criteria, which balance cost and quality, and its openness to SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with strong commercial, quality, and social value propositions are well-suited to compete. The gross value of the contract is £360,000 GBP, making it an attractive prospect for companies seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector projects. Engaging with this tender could offer growth opportunities for firms looking to collaborate with a reputable public undertaking like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardwick Manor Improvement Works

Notice Description

Improvement works required on the Hardwick Manor site situated in the grounds of the West Suffolk Hospital Acute Site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083238-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Stevenson
Contact Email
debbie.stevenson@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01284 713854

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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