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title: "POD System Refurbishment"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-09-20"
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# POD System Refurbishment

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bcb7a53-8df8-4734-982a-e413d872f159

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the refurbishment of its existing POD system, which is deemed to have reached the end of its useful working life. This construction work falls within the category of 'works' and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active and set to conclude on 19th May 2017. The intended contract period begins on 30th June 2017 and extends until 30th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and system refurbishment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer innovative solutions for upgrading technical systems will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could foster growth and enhance market presence for businesses in the region, particularly those with experience in healthcare infrastructure.

## Notice

The Trust's existing POD system has now reached the end of its useful working life. The Trust requires the existing system to be refurbished/replaced as a matter of urgency. The contractor is required to propose solutions to bring the system back up to optimum efficiency using a combination of refurbishment or replacement of key components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d2e737-ae82-43be-9b78-3f53548c9d88 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2017 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d2e737-ae82-43be-9b78-3f53548c9d88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d2e737-ae82-43be-9b78-3f53548c9d88
  20th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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