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Reading Donor Centre Re-location

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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08 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, a part of the UK's central government public authority, has concluded the contracting process for the "Reading Donor Centre Re-location" project. This works contract involves construction and refurbishment tasks for the donor centre. The procurement, which followed a limited competition method, was completed successfully. The contract was awarded to Carmelcrest Ltd, a large supplier located in Bishops Stortford. The contractual period began on 25th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th July 2026, with the contract being signed on 17th March 2026. The project's location is in Bristol, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of building construction work (CPV code 45210000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment firms looking to engage in public sector projects. Businesses specialising in building construction and refurbishment, particularly those capable of managing projects under limited competition procurement, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Large firms with experience in handling projects adhering to standardised contract terms, such as JCT terms, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The successful completion of such projects can enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation within the public sector contracting space.

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Notice Title

Reading Donor Centre Re-location

Notice Description

Works contract for the construction and refurbishment works for Reading Donor Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031761-2026
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
Large

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
£1,098,368 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARMELCREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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