--- title: "New Build Ambulance Operations Hub (Bury St Edmunds)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2021-09-08" --- # New Build Ambulance Operations Hub (Bury St Edmunds) Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02deb0.json) ## Summary The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender for the construction of a New Build Ambulance Operations Hub in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This project, classified under the CPV code for construction work relating to law and order or emergency services, is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 8th October 2021. The successful contractor will deliver a turnkey facility on a 2-acre site, which will accommodate approximately 2,800 square metres of space. The contract period is set to commence on 6th April 2022 and will extend until 5th April 2053, with an estimated value of £18 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms and suppliers specialising in emergency service facilities, particularly those with expertise in delivering BREEAM Excellent designs. Businesses with capabilities in developing large-scale projects that prioritise staff well-being and sustainability will be well-suited to compete. The selected contractor will establish a long-term operational Hub serving the ambulance service, potentially leading to further construction contracts as additional facilities of this type are planned. Networking and collaboration between companies experienced in public sector projects could further enhance competitive positions in this procurement process. ## Notice The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has a requirement for a works contract to facilitate a new building to accommodate its Make Ready Hub facility for the Bury St Edmunds area. Make Ready is a staff friendly, vehicle preparation and cleaning programme that aims to maximise availability of resources for patients, while minimising risks to cleanliness, and critical equipment and vehicle failures. This Hub is the critical enabling infrastructure that will support EEAST's ability to meet patient needs today and in the future. Make Ready Hubs have staff well-being and sustainability with future proofing ingrained within their purpose. This Hub is a central reporting Hub, meaning that staff across the catchment area will begin and end their shifts there. It is the first of at least 10 that will be built in this style. The requirement is for a turnkey package from suitably qualified developers/funders to deliver a new building on an existing 2-acre site currently owned by EEAST located at 5 Fortress Way, Suffolk Park, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, IP32 7FQ to accommodate some 2,800 (approx.) square metres of accommodation (Facility). Existing EEAST Ambulance facilities are shown on the map included within the set of documents produced by EEAST relating to the description of the Facility, its location and any other requirements (Procurement Pack). EEAST will enter into a lease for a period of either 25 or 30 years upon completion of the Facility. EEAST will expect the cost of the site and the costs of the design and construction of the works to be fully rentalised over the term and be within the expected range of PS500,000-700,000 p.a. Certain project specifics are summarised below and are fundamental to the requirements of EEAST: * A minimum gross internal floor area of 2,800m2 as detailed in the project plans and specification; * A minimum of 143 car parking spaces, subject to planning; * A minimum of 33 long-wheelbase ambulance parking bays and 4 RRV parking bays; * BREEAM Excellent Design and Construction; * A bespoke design solution to accommodate offices, training rooms, vehicle preparation and fleet maintenance areas. The design should conform to the internal building layouts, site configuration and design requirements described within the detailed plans, outline specification and room data sheets; and * The final design solution should be operationally appropriate for the Facility and should comply with all applicable statutory, legal and EEAST requirements. The Facility will operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week throughout the year. EAST anticipates appointing a preferred developer during January 2022 with a view to the preferred developer submitting a planning application during March 2022. This is to enable the planning condition in the development agreement to be satisfied by May 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has a requirement for a works contract to facilitate a new building to accommodate its Make Ready Hub facility for the Bury St Edmunds area. Make Ready is a staff friendly, vehicle preparation and cleaning programme that aims to maximise availability of resources for patients, while minimising risks to cleanliness, and critical equipment and vehicle failures. This Hub is the critical enabling infrastructure that will support EEAST's ability to meet patient needs today and in the future. Make Ready Hubs have staff well-being and sustainability with future proofing ingrained within their purpose. This Hub is a central reporting Hub, meaning that staff across the catchment area will begin and end their shifts there. It is the first of at least 10 that will be built in this style. The requirement is for a turnkey package from suitably qualified developers/funders to deliver a new building on an existing 2-acre site currently owned by EEAST located at 5 Fortress Way, Suffolk Park, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, IP32 7FQ to accommodate some 2,800 (approx.) square metres of accommodation (Facility). Existing EEAST Ambulance facilities are shown on the map included within the set of documents produced by EEAST relating to the description of the Facility, its location and any other requirements (Procurement Pack). EEAST will enter into a lease for a period of either 25 or 30 years upon completion of the Facility. EEAST will expect the cost of the site and the costs of the design and construction of the works to be fully rentalised over the term and be within the expected range of PS500,000-700,000 p.a. Certain project specifics are summarised below and are fundamental to the requirements of EEAST: * A minimum gross internal floor area of 2,800m2 as detailed in the project plans and specification; * A minimum of 143 car parking spaces, subject to planning; * A minimum of 33 long-wheelbase ambulance parking bays and 4 RRV parking bays; * BREEAM Excellent Design and Construction; * A bespoke design solution to accommodate offices, training rooms, vehicle preparation and fleet maintenance areas. The design should conform to the internal building layouts, site configuration and design requirements described within the detailed plans, outline specification and room data sheets; and * The final design solution should be operationally appropriate for the Facility and should comply with all applicable statutory, legal and EEAST requirements. The Facility will operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week throughout the year. EAST anticipates appointing a preferred developer during January 2022 with a view to the preferred developer submitting a planning application during March 2022. This is to enable the planning condition in the development agreement to be satisfied by May 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 5 Apr 2053 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | Lots value | £18,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK44 3WH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Kingsbrook | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb/ - https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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