Tender

NGH - Children's Garden

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the refurbishment of an outdoor courtyard to establish a new Children's Outdoor Play Area & Garden. This project falls under the industry category of refurbishment and miscellaneous gardening equipment. The location for the work is Northampton, UK, specifically in the UKF24 region, close to a special care baby unit, which necessitates careful and minimal noise management. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with important dates coming up: the tender period closes on 5th June 2026, followed by a contract period from 1st July to 30th September 2026. The total gross value of the project is estimated at GBP 600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and garden equipment services, especially those familiar with working in sensitive environments such as hospitals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement approach is an open and below-threshold competition. Successful bidders will need a balanced combination of technical expertise, competitive pricing, and consideration of social value, given that the award criteria allocate 50% to technical capability, 40% to price, and 10% to social value. This project not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector but also supports community welfare through improved hospital facilities for children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NGH - Children's Garden

Notice Description

Scope: Refurbish existing outdoor courtyard to create a new Children's Outdoor Play Area & Garden as described on the project drawings. Access: As shown on latest revision of drawing H7539-EXI-XX-00-DR-A-0101. Relevant factors affecting the work: Access to the site is through a live hospital environment. All access for movement of materials (including but not limited to deliveries and removal of debris/spoil) shall take place before 08:00 or after 16:30 and shall be coordinated with the Trust in advance. Immediately clean up all spills in interior spaces, especially those caused by loading/unloading activities. All movement of materials through the hospital shall be by hand or by hand-powered equipment only. The site is immediately adjacent to a special care baby unit - noise shall be kept to the minimum level necessary to perform the work, see also subclause 607.2 regarding the requirement to identify noisy activities in a d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06948b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042455-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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Notice Documents

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