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Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning to procure Pest Control Services for NHS Trust sites across Lancashire and Cumbria. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tendering phase to conclude on 3rd September 2026. The contract will follow an open procedure, allowing interested parties to register their interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement involves a comprehensive and proactive approach to pest management, spanning 24/7 service across multiple sites, including East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Each trust will manage separate lots, offering a chance to bid for one or all lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control, particularly those experienced in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The contract prioritises quality and service, social value, and competitive pricing, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high standards. The procurement provides a platform for suppliers to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector, leveraging a contract valued at £650,000 for an initial three-year term, with the potential for extensions up to five years. Engaging in this tender can help businesses strengthen their portfolio and client base in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Pest Control Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authorities are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier(s) to provide comprehensive Pest Control Services across multiple NHS Trust sites within Lancashire and Cumria under a multi-lot arrangement. The requirement includes the delivery of proactive and reactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to support patient safety, infection prevention and control, and statutory compliance. Services will include routine inspections, pest monitoring and treatment, bird control, management of pest control assets, specialist inspections, hygiene cleaning following infestations, reporting, and emergency call-out response. The contract will be divided into three Lots covering East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple, or all Lot

Lot Information

Lot 1 East Lancashire NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospital Trust wish to enter in to a contract with a suitably qualified provider for the provision of Pest Control services for Burnely Hospital The selected provider will be expected to provide to cover the geographical area around the following sites : Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PQ Clitheroe Community Hospital, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe BB7 4JX Pendle Community Hospital, Leeds Road, Nelson BB9 9SZ Blackburn Birth Centre, Park Lee Road, Blackburn BB2 3NY

Renewal: This a 3 year contract (s) with 2 x 12 month extensions offered as an optional contract ( s) extension.

Lot 2 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter in to a contract with a suitably qualified provider for the provision of Pest Control services for the following sites:- Royal Preston Hospital NHS Trust.Sharoe Green Ln, Preston PR2 9HT Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road, Preston PR2 8DY Chorley& South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley PR7 1PP The selected provider will be expected to provide to cover the geographical area listed above

Renewal: This a 3 year contract (s) with 2 x 12 month extensions offered as an optional contract ( s) extension.

Lot 3 University of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust wish to enter in to a contract with a suitably qualified provider for the provision of Pest Control services for the following sites:- Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP Millom Hospital, Lapstone Rd, Millom LA18 4BY Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Rd Kendal Cumbria LA9 7RG Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF The selected provider will be expected to provide to cover the geographical area listed above

Renewal: This a 3 year contract (s) with 2 x 12 month extensions offered as an optional contract ( s) extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065214-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-07-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9HT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire, TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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