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17 Jul 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "ED Reception Desk, MECU, Bereavement Room & WC refurbishment works." This tender, within the industry category of refurbishment works, pertained to the design, construction, and refurbishment of specific areas such as the Emergency Department Reception Desk and a new Bereavement Room. Located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, the procurement used a direct method below the threshold without competition, finalising on 17th July 2026. The main procurement category was 'works,' and the project period spanned from 14th November 2025 to 13th November 2026.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in design and construction, specifically those specialising in refurbishment projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as SEH French Ltd, which was successfully awarded this contract, would find this type of tender particularly aligned with their capabilities due to its scale and focused requirements. The procurement method indicating a direct, below-threshold assignment underscores the potential for reputable businesses to secure similar government contracts, facilitating future growth and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Title

ED Reception Desk, MECU, Bereavement Room & WC refurbishment works

Notice Description

Provision of Design, construction and refurbishment works. The works include the design, alteration, installation and finishing to the MECU and Emergency Department Reception Desk and a New Bereavement Room and Water Assisted WC facilities and associated building elements to support operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£572,911 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEH FRENCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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