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Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 May 2026 at 16:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 12:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation," which is part of a competitive flexible procedure. This project pertains to the building construction and refurbishment industry, specifically involving fire suppression systems and fireproofing work, and is set to take place at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland, UK. The procurement process, valued at £27.5 million net (gross £33 million), follows a three-stage competitive tendering procedure under the PA 2023. Important dates include a deadline for Supplier Information Questionnaire submission by 22nd June 2026 at 12:00 hours, and the anticipated notification of successful tenderers progressing to the next stage by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design and build contracting, particularly those experienced in healthcare infrastructure projects. Companies that excel in fire safety systems, refurbishment, and digital infrastructure upgrades would be well-suited to engage. The three-stage competitive procedure allows for selective procurement, ensuring that only six down-selected tenderers will advance, offering an attractive opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their technical and economic capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy accommodates such entities, fostering business growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation

Notice Description

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited (NHFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), wishes to appoint a Main Design & Build Contractor to refresh 12 existing wards at its Northumbria Specialist Emergency Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington Northumberland. The primary aim of the project is to improve fire safety protection for patients, staff and visitors in all wards. The project's secondary aim is to update the ward environment whilst the primary aim is completed. The 12 existing wards to be refreshed are located in 4no. existing 3-storey towers referred to as Towers A, B, D & E. There are five main elements to the work proposed on each tower. These are: * Design and installation of a Mist Suppression system * Targeted remediation of passive fire protection (Fire Compartment Walls) * General 'refresh' of each ward's environment. * Attending to back-log maintenance of the existing Building Services in wards * Update to IT and digital infrastructure The procurement is a three stage competitive tendering procedure (a "competitive flexible procedure") as permitted by the PA 2023. Tenderers are reminded to register on the Central Digital Platform. Document 1 Instructions and guidance to Tenderers (IGTT) is included within the documents available to download from the Contracting Authority's electronic tendering portal (Atamis). Companies who are not registered on Atamis will be required to do so before they can download the tender documents. The link to register is: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

Planning Information

Engagement took place with a limited number of contractors on the 20/11/2025. A copy of the information provided at the Preliminary Market Engagement stage will be available to tenderers that request to participate at Stage 1 - Participation stage of the tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049155-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

45210000 - Building construction work

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2031 4-5 years
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
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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