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Bedford UEC: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Sep 2026 at 13:46

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02 Sep 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured civil and structural engineering consultancy for the Bedford UEC scheme. The requirement covers the delivery of civil engineering and structural engineering services to support the Trust’s proposed development. Work is associated with the Trust’s site in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The procurement is for professional services rather than construction works, materials or general facilities management. It is relevant to consultancies providing both civil and structural engineering advice, particularly those able to support healthcare or other complex public-sector development projects. The requirement was arranged as a single package and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The selected provider is based in Bedford, while the services are delivered for the Trust’s Bedford site.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 2 September 2026 following a direct award procedure. The stated reason was that SW & H Limited had previously worked for the Trust and had in-depth knowledge of the site and area, allowing it to develop the proposed scheme using that knowledge. The contract was awarded to SW & H Limited for £254,400 excluding VAT, or £305,280 including VAT. The contract period runs from 14 September 2026 to 31 December 2026. A signature milestone was scheduled for 14 September 2026. The award was above the relevant threshold. The single lot was completed, and the award was based on technical reasons supporting the use of a single supplier.

For a future requirement of this type, a credible competitor would need integrated civil and structural engineering consultancy capability, with the technical capacity to develop and support a healthcare estate or similarly complex site-based scheme. The award indicates that detailed knowledge of the buyer’s site, local area and proposed development can be commercially important in a direct-award context. Relevant prior experience with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, or demonstrable understanding of comparable NHS environments, would strengthen a supplier’s position. The opportunity also shows that the requirement can suit an SME consultancy. Firms should be able to evidence practical site knowledge, coordinated civil and structural design advice, and experience developing proposals for a public-sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford UEC: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy

Notice Description

Bedford UEC: Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Delivery of structural and civil engineering services to the Trust

Procurement Information

SWH have previously worked for the Trust and have in-depth knowledge of the site and area, we are able to utilise this knowledge to further develop our proposed scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SW & H LIMITED

Further Information

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