Notice Information
Notice Title
Estate Services Facilities Management
Notice Description
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its procurement and commercial strategy for a future Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract. NHSBT currently operates a multi-supplier facilities management model, with separate contracts for services including cleaning, planned and reactive maintenance, security, grounds maintenance and waste management. NHSBT is considering a transition to an integrated TFM model in order to support: * consistent service standards across approximately 85 sites; * improved operational efficiency and resilience; * simplified governance and accountability; and * enhanced value for money through integrated service delivery. NHSBT is also seeking insight into a Facilities Management (FM) platform to support service delivery under an NEC4-based contractual framework. This includes support contract administration, performance management, asset data integration, workflow automation, and collaborative working in alignment with NEC4 principles. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to: - Gauge market interest and capacity - Understand supplier experience and capability - Explore innovative delivery models and best practice - Inform the development of the procurement and contract approach - Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, value for money, social value, and sustainability outcomes - Understand lessons learned from comparable contracts and projects Pre-market engagement may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to: -Supplier questionnaires or Requests for Information (RFIs) -One-to-one supplier meetings -Supplier engagement days or market briefing events -Site visits and estate tours -Workshops and presentations -Discussions regarding supplier experience of delivering NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts -Demonstrations of systems, technology, or innovation solutions -Written feedback on proposed service models, specifications, KPIs, or commercial arrangements -Any other forms of engagement considered appropriate to support the development of the procurement strategy and requirements This engagement is intended to help inform the shape of the opportunity and should not be taken to indicate that NHSBT has selected any particular solution, structure or supplier approach.
Planning Information
Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary. It will not form part of any formal procurement process or evaluation, and a supplier’s participation or non-participation will not in itself advantage or disadvantage that supplier in any subsequent procurement. NHSBT will take appropriate steps to maintain a level playing field. All relevant non-confidential information arising from this engagement, including any presentation materials, clarifications, questions and answers, and appropriate summary outputs, will be shared appropriately with the wider market. Where information is identified as confidential or commercially sensitive, NHSBT will treat that information accordingly and will not disclose it other than where permitted or required to do so. This notice does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit NHSBT to commence any procurement or award any contract. Any future procurement will be subject to the publication of the relevant notice(s) and procurement documents. All information currently provided is indicative only and subject to change. NHSBT reserves the right to amend the scope, structure, value and timetable of any future procurement, or not to proceed at all. Suppliers shall bear their own costs and expenses incurred in connection with participation in this preliminary market engagement Suppliers who are interested in participating in the pre-market engagement exercise are invited to express their interest in our webinar session by contacting: jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk Please include: Organisation name Main contact details List of contacts you would like added to the webinar invite Brief overview of your relevant experience and capability (no more than 100 words) Experience delivering Total Facilities Management services, including NEC4 FM contracts where applicable (no more than 100 words)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0612ef
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
50 - Repair and maintenance services
55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
31122000 - Generator units
31141000 - Water coolers
31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
39811100 - Air freshener
50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
55500000 - Canteen and catering services
71326000 - Ancillary building services
72514000 - Computer facilities management services
77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
79710000 - Security services
79993100 - Facilities management services
90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
90910000 - Cleaning services
90922000 - Pest-control services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £200,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Jul 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 4 Jan 20276 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 24 Sep 2028 - 24 Sep 2036 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRISTOL
- Postcode
- BS34 7QH
- Post Town
- Bristol
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK5 West of England
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Electoral Ward
- Filton
- Westminster Constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2026
16th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008953-2026
2nd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008438-2026
30th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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