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ESNEFT2844 - Stroke Gym

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking qualified contractors for a competitive tender to refurbish and alter existing areas to create a new gymnasium for stroke patients at the Colchester District General Hospital. Classified under the building construction work category, this procurement process is at the tender stage with a focus on refurbishment and mechanical and electrical service alterations within a live hospital environment. Contractors have until 30th January 2026 to express interest and submit required evaluation documents via the Atamis portal, with the formal contract starting from 27th March 2026 and concluding by 30th June 2026. The procurement method is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, driven by urgency, to shortlist five final bidders for the invitation to tender stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those experienced in healthcare settings. Companies with a strong track record in delivering complex demolition, structural, and service installation works while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards will find this contract conducive to showcasing their capabilities. Successful completion of this project can enhance a contractor's portfolio in healthcare construction, providing future opportunities in similar NHS projects, thereby facilitating business growth. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate value in terms of price, technical expertise, and social value will be favourably considered, making it a compelling opportunity for multidimensional growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESNEFT2844 - Stroke Gym

Notice Description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is inviting qualified contractors to participate in a tender exercise for; the refurbishment and alterations to existing ancillary areas to create a new Gymnasium for Stroke Patients including associated alterations to existing Mechanical and Electrical services and drainage work. The following provides a high-level overview of the proposed scope of works under this contract: * Demolition & Strip-Out: Careful removal of existing partitions, finishes, fixtures, and redundant M&E services, including infilling of selected door openings. * Structural modifications: Formation of new blockwork walls, partitions, and structural openings to create new gymnasium with administrative space and assessment kitchen. * Fire Protection: Installation of new fire-rated linings, doors, and service penetrations to achieve compliant fire compartmentation to hazard rooms and protected zones. * Mechanical Services: Provision of a new HTM03-01 compliant AHU to roof top plant deck with associated ductwork and ventilation to serve the newly formed areas, ductwork routing externally and entering ground floor to supply and extract air for the new gymnasium * Forming drainage runs from new WC and basins tying back to manhole located in internal courtyard, by thrust boring under main hospital corridor * Site Management: Works to be undertaken within a live hospital environment with full compliance to infection control standards, site access restrictions, and Trust policies and procedures. Contractors with demonstrable experience in delivering these works are invited to respond to the questions set out in this document, evidencing their ability to provide services in accordance with ESNEFT's standards. The appointed contractor will support the delivery of safe and effective operational improvements at Ipswich Hospital, contributing to the Trust's ongoing commitment to high-quality patient care and enabling a timely response to evolving service requirements. The Contractor through the evidence provided in their response will assist the Trust in providing some assurance they would be appointing a contractor who is competent and compliant for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022. Capability Assessment with questions and pass/fail criteria will be published and need to be returned by 30th January 2026 (estimated) @ 12pm, the trust will then evaluate and whittle suppliers down to a maximum of 5 suppliers we wish to invite to the formal tender stage. All enquiries are to be made through the Atamis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ac5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005175-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Birkett
Contact Email
chris.birkett@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07455415510

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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