Planning

Provision of Hard Facilities Management

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Hard Facilities Management (FM) services, focusing on specialist technical expertise, engineering, maintenance, electrical, and compliance across their estate. This procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to the building and facilities management industry. Based in Bolton, UK, the buying organisation seeks suppliers for a contract commencing on 1st July 2027, with an end date of 30th June 2030, though it may extend until 2032. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st August 2026. The total estimated contract value is £15,000,000, with a gross amount of £12,500,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies proficient in facilities management services, particularly those with expertise in engineering, maintenance, and compliance. It is especially ideal for businesses capable of managing large-scale projects across regions within the UK, given the substantial contract value. Companies with experience in public sector contracts or who have previously worked with NHS organisations might find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and secure a long-term partnership with a prominent NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hard Facilities Management

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for a supplier to provide Hard FM services with emphasis on specialist technical expertise, engineering, maintenance, electrical and compliance throughout the estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048112-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £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 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 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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