Tender

Installation RO Equipment and Plate Heat Exchangers

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the installation of reverse osmosis (RO) equipment and plate heat exchangers, as part of a water treatment project in Luton, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2026. This procurement targets the public authority - central government sector and is conducted through an open competition method, allowing for electronic submission of bids. The project, classified under water treatment and mechanical engineering works, is valued at £240,000 gross, and is slated to commence on 2nd February 2026, completing by 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in water treatment and mechanical engineering. The procurement process prioritises both price and quality, with respective weightings of 70% and 30%. Businesses that can deliver robust water treatment solutions and specialise in designing, installing, and integrating complex systems may find this contract especially advantageous. Successful bidders will benefit from engaging with a central government public authority, potentially enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation RO Equipment and Plate Heat Exchangers

Notice Description

The Works comprise the full design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a replacement water softening plant and reverse osmosis (RO) plant, together with all associated pipework alterations, valves, controls, and ancillaries, to achieve full operational integration with the existing HSSD infrastructure. The scope also includes the decommissioning and removal of existing gas-fired boilers serving the system and their replacement with steam-to-LTHW packaged plate heat exchanger (PHE) units, complete with all necessary steam, condensate return, LTHW distribution, controls integration, insulation, builders' works, electrical supplies, and BMS interfaces. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Water-treatment-work./W834R2YT2E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W834R2YT2E

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085959-2025
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

45232430 - Water-treatment work

45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mark Brown
Contact Email
mark.brown@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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