Tender

Architectural Consultant Services

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 08:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender phase, seeking to procure Architectural Consultant Services for the development of a new pathology building at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural design services, with a procurement value of up to £882,000. The competitive flexible procedure will be conducted through an open shortlisting stage, followed by a second stage for the top five scoring bidders. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17th June 2026, with any enquires needing to be made by 10th June 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 31st July 2026 and could extend to 31st March 2029 if renewal options are taken up.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural and multidisciplinary consultancy fields to engage with a public authority client. The procurement method's flexibility allows for competitive participation, making it ideal for companies with experience in healthcare facility design and high competence in delivering social value and sustainability, as indicated by the BREEAM requirements. The contract's substantial value and potential for extension highlight opportunities for sustained business growth and development within the health sector in the UK. Suitable firms will be those able to demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects, fulfilling the procurement criteria through a detailed and competitive bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Consultant Services

Notice Description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital ("the Trust") is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Architectural Consultant-led multidisciplinary design team to support the development of a proposed new pathology building at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. The Trust intends to procure consultancy services via an open competitive flexible procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a04a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047515-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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