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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an active tender for the "Bedford Hospital - South Wing Endoscopy / EDU Department Project" in Luton, UK, within the healthcare facilities category. The project involves refurbishment work to enhance endoscope decontamination capacity including installation of new endoscope washer/disinfectors and associated infrastructure improvements. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, having been initiated on 31st July 2026, with a submission deadline on 28th August 2026. The procurement follows an open method below the threshold, allowing for a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for firms involved in construction, building services, and infrastructure improvement, especially those capable of operating in live healthcare settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process specifies that SMEs are deemed suitable. The contract, valued at £400,000, offers a substantial engagement period from 5th October 2026 to 1st March 2027, allowing businesses ample time to plan and execute the required works. Companies excelling in refurbishment and restructuring in medical environments will find this tender aligns well with their expertise and strategic growth objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bedford Hospital - South Wing Endoscopy / EDU Department Project

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking works within the Bedford Hospital EDU Department to support replacement and improvement of endoscope decontamination capacity, including new endoscope washer/disinfectors, associated enabling works, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, AHU replacement works and temporary service continuity arrangements. The Trust requires a suitably competent Principal Contractor to manage and deliver the associated construction, building services, building fabric, coordination, safety, infection control, access, logistics, commissioning support and handover requirements needed to complete the project in a live healthcare environment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Refurbishment-work./MC95NA6R3Q To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MC95NA6R3Q

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072686-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

45454000 - Restructuring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS 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
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

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