Tender

Refurbishment of Bideford Hospital to provide a Community Diagnostic Centre

RDUH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by RDUH NHS Foundation Trust, is centred around the refurbishment of Bideford Hospital in North Devon to establish a Community Diagnostic Centre. This tender is active and falls under the construction industry category, with a total estimated value of £4,200,000. The procurement is being conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, allowing broad participation. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 21st January 2026. The project is set to begin on 10th February 2026 and conclude by 10th February 2027. The location focuses on the UK region, specifically Devon.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for construction companies and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open nature of the competition provides a level playing field for interested organisations. Businesses specialising in construction work and having prior experience in hospital refurbishments could find this project highly beneficial. Firms based in or familiar with the Devon region, particularly within the healthcare and construction sectors, are well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their market presence and driving growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Bideford Hospital to provide a Community Diagnostic Centre

Notice Description

Refurbishment of elements of the Bideford Community Hospital in North Devon to enable the provision of a Community Diagnostics Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f84b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084038-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RDUH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alex Frost
Contact Email
alexfrost@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1392352189

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5DW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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