---
title: "NHS RAAC Research Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029337"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029337.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-06-07"
---

# NHS RAAC Research Programme

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029337

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the NHS RAAC Research Programme tender, which focused on research consultancy services regarding the performance of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Planks. The procurement process followed a selective method under the restricted procedure and was categorised under the services industry. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 7th June 2021, with a contract value of £700,000. The research will primarily take place in England, across various delivery addresses in UK regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in structural performance assessments and remediation strategies. Companies that can provide innovative research tools and methodologies as well as offer high-quality service delivery will be well-suited to compete. The NHS’s focus on safety and compliance presents a chance for growth in the competitive tendering environment for qualified firms ready to engage in government-funded projects.

## Notice

NHS RAAC Research Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EOI seeks suitably qualified and competent establishments to investigate and report upon the performance of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Planks to inform cross government building managers on the remaining safe design life, and necessary remediation for existing RAAC planks in their premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012645-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 45223000 - Structures construction work
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012645-2021
- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003024-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wsh.nhs.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.lboro.ac.uk

## Provenance

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