Tender

Bedford Hospital Access Control

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bedford Hospital Access Control project has been initiated by the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender involves the comprehensive replacement of access control and CCTV systems at Bedford Hospital South Wing, located in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage with an expected contract period from 17th February 2026 to 31st March 2027. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 19th January 2026, and the tender period ends on 30th January 2026. This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on access control systems and electrical engineering installation works, with a total project value of £1.8 million GBP and the procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems, electrical engineering, and integrated IT solutions. By successfully participating in this contract, companies can enhance their reputation and showcase their capability to deliver complex integration projects in the healthcare sector. Businesses that can provide a seamless end-to-end solution, while minimising operational downtime and ensuring clinical continuity, will be well-positioned to thrive in this tender. With Siemens appointed as a sub-contractor for specific tasks, organisations with strong project management capabilities to oversee and integrate such collaborations are encouraged to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Hospital Access Control

Notice Description

The Trust requires a full replacement of the access control and CCTV systems at Bedford Hospital South Wing. The Trust will progress with replacement of the access control system in the first instance and follow on with CCTV (subject to Capital). The project shall be carried out in a phased manner in agreement with the Trust, associated with each building detailed on the layout plans provided. The new systems are to be installed in a phased manner with the existing system to remain operational for as long as possible to allow phased change over from the existing system to the new on a block by block basis. The Contractor shall appoint Siemens as their sub-contractor for the works relating to the installation of security systems, access control, CCTV, video intercoms, lift control integration, cause and effect and active directory updates to add the users and groups. The Contractor shall manage Siemens workflows and access to each area once the power, data, IT and fire interfaces are all installed (BDH-TBA-ZZ-ZZ-SP-EL-68001-P02 AND BDH-TBA-ZZ-ZZ-SP-EL-68002-P02). Contractors are expected to deliver a seamless end-to-end solution that minimises operational downtime, supports clinical continuity, and meets the Trust's statutory, technical, and safety obligations. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Access-control-system./TR8B4CTH57 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TR8B4CTH57

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001099-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Bhabita Cowley
Contact Email
bhabita.oogarahcowley@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01582 497042

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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