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Ambulance Station Mobilisation Builders Works

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Ambulance Station Mobilisation Builders Works" project. The contract, focused on building works to convert an existing ambulance station into a storage area, falls within the building construction work category. This procurement was done through a limited method, below threshold, involving limited competition, and the contract award was finalised on 16th February 2026, with a contract period extending from 27th February 2026 to 26th August 2026. The location for this procurement is Colchester, United Kingdom, specifically at Colchester District General Hospital. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 19th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the construction industry to engage in public sector projects. The successful supplier, Abacus Build (UK) Ltd, demonstrates the suitability of SMEs for such projects and highlights opportunities for growth through collaboration with central government public authorities. With limited competition and a focus on construction works, businesses specialising in building conversion projects stand to benefit from similar contracts, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Ambulance Station Mobilisation Builders Works

Notice Description

Building works to convert an existing Ambulance station into a store area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06583f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jennis Varghese
Contact Email
jennis.varghese@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS BUILD (UK)LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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