Planning

St Helens Workshops and Ambulance Station

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage for a significant construction project led by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The project is titled "St Helens Workshops and Ambulance Station," categorised under building construction work, with an estimated gross value of £16,250,000. It is intended to take place in the St Helen's area, United Kingdom. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028, with a future notice date expected on 1st February 2027. This initiative aims to establish a new building comprising a fleet workshop and an ambulance station, contingent upon securing suitable land and funding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in building works and facilities management. Companies specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects, and those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method involves a comprehensive planning process that ensures compliance with central government standards, thus requiring firms capable of navigating regulatory requirements. Businesses engaging in strategic partnerships or consortiums may also find beneficial growth opportunities through this project, especially considering its large scale and public health sector significance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Workshops and Ambulance Station

Notice Description

The Trust has a pipeline opportunity for a new building in the St Helen's area for a fleet workshop and ambulance station. The construction is dependent on factors including suitable land and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a15f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047938-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,541,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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