Planning

Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, focuses on the "Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5" project. This project falls under the industry category of building construction, refurbishment, fire suppression, and fireproofing work, valued at £33 million gross. The works are planned for the Northumbria Healthcare Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement's significant dates include a market engagement conducted on 15 December 2025 and a future notice date set for 27 May 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and fire safety systems, particularly those with expertise in building works and refurbishment systems. Companies equipped to handle extensive construction projects and install complex fire suppression systems would find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their business. With a significant contract value and a lengthy contract period, it represents a valuable prospect for medium to large-sized firms looking to solidify their presence or enter the UK healthcare infrastructure market. Organisations with previous experience in healthcare facilities management could especially benefit from competing for this contract.

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Notice Title

Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5

Notice Description

Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 located at Northumbria Healthcare Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Cramlington, Northumberland.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043843-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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