--- title: "GB-Luton: Luton & Dunstable Hospital Gardens" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHSFT" published: "2024-08-23" --- # GB-Luton: Luton & Dunstable Hospital Gardens Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHSFT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-504e89bd-fb37-4517-9f49-68d7f9b14269.json) ## Summary Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the project titled "GB-Luton: Luton & Dunstable Hospital Gardens" under the landscaping work category (CPV 45112700). This tender aims to create green spaces at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site, East of England, to enhance the wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors. The project encompasses various gardens, including external areas, a first-floor terrace for Critical Care and Neonatal Services, a Maternity Courtyard Garden, a Surgical Courtyard Garden, and a Memorial Garden. The tender process is currently in the active stage with an end date for submission of 6th September 2024, and the contract period is from 19th May 2025 to 29th August 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for economic operators, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to a high-impact project that fosters community wellbeing. The requirement for minimal maintenance gardens aligns well with the capabilities of businesses skilled in sustainable landscaping. With a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000, this project is ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, low-maintenance green spaces. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the procurement criteria set by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to compete effectively for this opportunity. ## Notice BackgroundFollowing the development of the New Clinical Buildings at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site, there is an opportunity to create green spaces to support our staff, visitors and patients experience and wellbeing. The areas include: -External areas requiring planting -First floor Terrace to be shared between Critical Care and Neonatal Services -Maternity Courtyard Garden -Surgical Courtyard Garden -Memorial Garden requiring planting and a memorial structure only The planned site is on the Client's Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site, which is situated at Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ. Client's objectives The Client's objective is for the delivery of the Projects; *To provide therapeutic and calm outdoor spaces to improve our staff, patients and visitors experience and support wellbeing, as identified in the Virtual Reality photos and video designs. *The Client has a limited budget, and the majority of the works are being funded by the Trust's Charity. *Gardens must be minimal maintenance and must recognise the nature of the hospital with vulnerable patients. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2959660-6915-471f-a24b-9abc7eef3c8a | | 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 | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHSFT | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU4 0DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Poets | | Westminster constituency | Luton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2959660-6915-471f-a24b-9abc7eef3c8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2959660-6915-471f-a24b-9abc7eef3c8a 23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Luton:-Luton-&-Dunstable-Hospital-Gardens/682528R4NM Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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