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CONSTRUCTION - Stratford

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant for the construction and transformation of a donor centre in Stratford. The project falls under the category of building construction works and was awarded to Ashco Building and Maintenance Services Limited. This contract covers the delivery of an interim pop-up site while renovating the existing site, including new HVAC systems and IT solutions. The procurement was handled through a limited competition method, deemed below threshold, with the contract awarded on 17th February 2026 and due for completion by 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is at Award, and NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority linked to the central government, is overseeing the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in multi-disciplinary projects involving systems installations. With the procurement method prioritising limited competition, businesses that refine and specialise in specific construction services can leverage this to position themselves competitively for similar projects. The work spans the construction sector, specifically HVAC systems and IT infrastructure, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in building transformation projects and technology installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering efficient, tailored solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts through the experience gained in such projects.

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Notice Title

CONSTRUCTION - Stratford

Notice Description

A multi-disciplinary project team will oversee the delivery of the Donor Centre transformation as part of the Donor Centre Programme. This team will oversee the delivery of an interim pop-up site to cover the six-month period during which the current site is transformed as part of the Donor Centre Programme. Works include the installation of new HVAC systems / stabilised temperature controlled throughout donor centre and the installation of a permanent IT solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,431,624 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHCO BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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