KRFT - Main Entrance Development Programme

KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "KRFT – Main Entrance Development Programme" in Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom, within the industry category of building construction work. This process is currently in the planning stage with a significant focus on preliminary market engagement. Key dates include a due date for market engagement responses by 12:00 on 8th July 2026, and the tender communication indicating a future notice date for 1st September 2026. The project aims to construct a new main entrance, circulation space, retail offering, and office accommodation at Kingston Hospital. The procurement method involves market engagement to guide strategy and framework development, aligning with off-balance-sheet solutions potentially funded by third-party channels. The total project value is estimated at £10,000,000, and it targets the construction sector, specifically for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in building construction, particularly those experienced in large-scale, innovative delivery models. Companies capable of offering comprehensive solutions, including third-party funded models that meet the Trust’s requirements, will find this an ideal chance to expand their portfolio and align with public sector projects. The extended nature of the contract period, which spans from 2027 to 2067, signals a long-term commitment and provides a stable business opportunity over several decades. Therefore, construction companies, consultancies, and consortiums with expertise in healthcare infrastructure, financial structuring, and project management will greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

KRFT - Main Entrance Development Programme

Notice Description

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of a Main Entrance Development Programme at Kingston Hospital. KRFT is seeking market feedback in relation to the delivery of a civic main entrance, circulation space, retail offer and office accommodation. The Trust is particularly interested in understanding potential commercial, funding and delivery models capable of supporting a third-party funded, off-balance-sheet solution. Interested organisations are invited to complete and return the accompanying Market Engagement Questionnaire. Responses will be used to help inform KRFT's future procurement strategy, commercial approach and business case development.

Planning Information

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of a Main Entrance Development Programme at Kingston Hospital. The Trust is seeking market feedback on potential delivery, funding and commercial models for a new civic main entrance, circulation space, retail offer and office accommodation. In particular, KRFT is interested in understanding the viability of third-party funded, off-balance-sheet solutions and identifying organisations with the capability and experience to deliver such arrangements. Interested organisations are invited to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire and submit responses to efprocurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk by 12:00 on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Responses will be used to inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and business case development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059431-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2067 Over 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
KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 7QB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Coombe Hill
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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