This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:00

Tender

15 May 2026 at 14:58

Planning

11 May 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Principal Designer Services for the refurbishment of Cath Lab 3 at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. This contract involves overseeing health and safety during both the pre-construction and construction phases as part of a broader project to upgrade cardiac catheter laboratory facilities. Classified under architectural design services (CPV 71220000), the tender is in the tender stage of the procurement process, with submissions invited until 9th June 2026. The open procedure method is used, suggesting widespread participation from eligible firms.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for architectural and engineering firms experienced in health and safety management and refurbishment projects to partner with a leading NHS Foundation Trust. With a contract value of up to £300,000, this is a viable venture for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the right technical and economic credentials. By engaging in this procurement, companies can potentially enhance their portfolio, demonstrating capabilities in delivering complex refurbishments in healthcare settings. Firms specialising in compliance and safety management practices will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise, offering growth and collaboration potential within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Safety Act Principle Designer Cath Lab 3 Refurbishment

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for Principal Designer Services to take the lead in planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction (design and planning stage) and during construction stages for the Cath Lab 3 refurbishment. The Authority wishes to engage with a principal designer to work closely with the project team, coordinating the work of others and ensuring significant and foreseeable risks are managed throughout the design process. The Authority wishes to engage with a principal designer to work closely with the project team, coordinating the work of others and ensuring significant and foreseeable risks are managed throughout the design process. The Project Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) are to replacing their existing Cardiac Catheter Laboratory medical equipment and refurbishing the existing facilities within Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (Cath Lab No.3) at 4th floor level of the East Wing of the St Thomas' Hospital site. The Project has been designed and prepared to completion of RIBA 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045031-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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