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title: "Prototype Study"
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# Prototype Study

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e60f980-b750-4dfe-9c88-03c132d0a25a

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## Summary

NHS England (NHSE) is initiating an open tender process for a "Prototype Study" project, aimed at validating design elements of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) through constructing a low-fidelity prototype of an in-patient room, en-suite bathroom pod, corridor, and interfaces. The procurement, falling under the CPV classification "45215000 – Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services," will take place in England, with key deadlines including the tender end date on 6th December 2024 and a contract period from 28th January 2025 to 12th August 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 100,000, and suppliers who qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare construction and design, particularly those adept at prototyping and spatial validation. The project offers a path for businesses to engage with a critical public health initiative while showcasing their expertise in health service construction. Companies equipped with innovative design and prototyping capabilities, especially SMEs in the construction sector, will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths and growth potential.

## Notice

NHSE is seeking to undertake prototyping to test and validate critical design elements of the New Hospital Programme (NHP). This project involves the construction of a low-fidelity prototype of an in-patient room, en-suite bathroom pod, corridor and interfaces, and hosting of the prototype to allow NHP stakeholder visits. This prototype study will allow NHSE to validate and verify the spatial requirements for the corridor and in-patient room, including the partition interfaces and the en-suite bathroom pod. The Contract will be for an initial period of 19 weeks, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 10 weeks at NHSE's discretion. Further details of NHSE's requirements and the Contract terms can be found in the procurement documents. Suppliers can access the procurement documents, including the award criteria and methodology, via the Atamis platform. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606727de-ac23-42c5-a91e-7258a000b26f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606727de-ac23-42c5-a91e-7258a000b26f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606727de-ac23-42c5-a91e-7258a000b26f
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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