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Manchester Donor Centre Contruction

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, involved the construction of a new blood donation centre located in Manchester, within an existing unoccupied unit of an office building. Categorised under building construction work, the contract was awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, with Workspace Design and Build Limited securing the contract. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 28th April 2026 and the commencement of construction work set for 5th May 2026, with an expected completion by 3rd September 2026. The process has reached the award stage, designated as active and complete, emphasising central government authority involvement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in fit-out projects. Workspace Design and Build Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such procurement processes, offering construction services tailored to specific requirements. Business growth can be facilitated through successful completion of projects under such contracts, not only enhancing reputation but also expanding capabilities within public sector engagements. Companies with expertise in construction and a strategic outlook towards government tenders can leverage opportunities within similar procurement processes to fuel their growth trajectory.

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Notice Title

Manchester Donor Centre Contruction

Notice Description

Construction works to include the internal fit out of an existing unoccupied unit within an office building to facilitate a new blood donation centre for NHS Blood and Transplant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038990-2026
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
£937,439 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 3 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WORKSPACE DESIGN AND BUILD

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