Tender

Hardwick Manor Improvement Works

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 12:18

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, is seeking contractors for the Hardwick Manor Improvement Works within the West Suffolk Hospital Acute Site. This project falls under the industry category of construction work and is currently in the tender update stage. The procurement process is conducted through an open method, specifically designed as a below threshold open competition. Key deadlines include the closure of the enquiry period on 31st December 2025 and the submission deadline on 5th January 2026. Interested bidders can access further details via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for construction companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The contract values the work at £360,000 gross, offering substantial growth prospects, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which are deemed suitable. The assessment criteria favour cost-effective solutions alongside quality indicators such as social values and capability, making it ideal for firms excelling in these areas to demonstrate their offerings. Contractors interested in this opportunity are encouraged to register with MultiQuote and submit their bids electronically.

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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/078866-2025
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
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
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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