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title: "GB-Bournemouth: New Build Construction for a Pathology Building at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, Dorset"
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# GB-Bournemouth: New Build Construction for a Pathology Building at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, Dorset

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bdd0a24-de40-427b-be57-237c59b1b0a3

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for a construction project titled "New Build Construction for a Pathology Building" at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital located in Bournemouth, Dorset. This procurement falls under the category of construction works, with an estimated value of £20 million. The tender period is open until 14th May 2021, with submissions required by this deadline. The contract is scheduled to commence on 9th August 2021 and extend until 2nd December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting all eligible contractors to bid for the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in complex mechanical and electrical installations, particularly those with experience in NHS projects or laboratory construction. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar large-scale projects, with an annual turnover exceeding £30 million over the last three years, are encouraged to participate. Bidders will be evaluated based on a price-quality ratio, enhancing prospects for those that can demonstrate both technical expertise and competitive pricing.

## Notice

Title - New build construction for a Pathology building at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth Dorset (see attached site plan). The Works - The Works comprise the new build ground floor of laboratories, first floor of laboratories and offices, and second floor of plant rooms/Lift lobbies and a roof over the Plant room/Lift lobbies. The works will also comprise an outbuilding containing services and storage facilities as well as external works such as a new access road, parking area, soft landscaping and some hard landscaping. The M&E works will be extensive including for the installation of a Pneumatic tube , Ventilation ducts, Electrical cabling and drainage within floor trenches. The enabling works will include for the erection of site hoarding, ground works, installation of services infrastructure. The contractor will need to allow attendance for the installation of Specialist laboratory equipment ( under a separate contract ). External Works, drainage and external services as also required. There are extensive m & e requirements including lab gases, complex ventilation and cooling, lift, and electrical works. Value - The current Works Cost Estimate is circa PS11.0m Programme - The tender documents will be issued in May 2021, with a 6 - week tender period. The Contract Works will begin in 3QTR 2021. Tender Documents - will comprise full specification and drawings. Preliminaries and Pricing Schedule (not BQ) which will include a qualitative assessment. Form of Contract - NEC 4 Option C -Target Cost Contractor Selection - will be on the basis of price 70% Quality 30%. Number of Tenderers - Open tender documents to be uploaded to e delta. Additional information: The minimum requirements to tender for this project are as follows; Experience of NHS projects that comprise extensive complex M & E installations. Experience of construction of Laboratories or similar. Annual turnover for the last 3 years must have been over PS30m each year. Member of Construction Line for PS10m projects Your response forms part of our initial market engagement for the project, issued prior to issue of tender documents. Please confirm your interest in submitting a bid for this project, together with examples of your company's experience of building similar projects. Please note your response to this e mail does not mean you will necessarily be select to tender. I look forward to hearing from you no later than Friday 14th May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7fafba-dabb-4008-bb4a-26ba92c79e38 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 2 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH7 7DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Littledown & Iford |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7fafba-dabb-4008-bb4a-26ba92c79e38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7fafba-dabb-4008-bb4a-26ba92c79e38
  6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bournemouth:-New-Build-Construction-for-a-Pathology-Building-at-the-Royal-Bournemouth-Hospital,-Bournemouth,-Dorset/34CS299XH2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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