Tender

Aseptic Unit Re-Development at Arrowe Park Hospital

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the redevelopment of the Aseptic Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital, organised by the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Classified under the 'works' industry category, this project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Bebington under the UKD region. The tender is in the active tender stage, following an open procurement method. Key deadlines include the enquiry period closing on 10th February 2026, the tender submission deadline on 17th February 2026, and the potential award announcement by 17th March 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offering a total contract value of approximately £1.8 million, including VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building installation and refurbishment within healthcare facilities, particularly those with experience in pharmaceutical cleanroom design and construction. Companies that can provide strong case studies of similar projects completed in the last decade for UK healthcare or private institutions may find this procurement advantageous. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on suitable businesses. This project, given its complexity and value, offers substantial growth opportunities for companies looking to expand their portfolios in the healthcare infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aseptic Unit Re-Development at Arrowe Park Hospital

Notice Description

Re-Development of the Trust's Pharmacy Aseptic Unit which is to be licenced by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) under a Manufacturer's Specials Licence. Bidder's are required to provide a minimum of four (4) recent case studies of comparable projects, demonstrating the successful design and build of pharmaceutical cleanrooms for the compounding of sterile medicines using pharmaceutical isolators. All projects must have been completed within the last ten (10) years for an NHS Trust, Private Hospital, or Commercial Provider in the United Kingdom. At least one (1) of the submitted case studies shall relate to a facility that has been licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) under a Manufacturer's Specials (MS) Licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000911-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carl.lamb@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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