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title: "Rapid Response Building Works Framework for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cf6"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
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# Rapid Response Building Works Framework for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cf6

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## Summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is conducting a public procurement process for a Rapid Response Building Works Framework, focusing on building construction work within the health industry. This procurement covers repair, replacement, alteration, and minor new works concentrated at Conquest Hospital in Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital, both located in the UK. The framework is substantial, with a three-year duration and an optional extension of up to 12 months, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining and upgrading healthcare facilities. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with bids closing on 28th October 2024 at 10:00 AM. The method is an open procedure, inviting all interested suppliers to submit electronic and written bids, ensuring broad participation. The framework agreement allows for up to two participants, emphasizing the Authority's comprehensive selection criteria, which include economic and technical evaluations.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for businesses in the building construction and healthcare facilities maintenance sectors. The focus on quick response and ongoing maintenance could benefit contractors with experience in operational healthcare environments. Firms specialising in repairs, alterations, and capital-funded construction projects should find this framework particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the procurement's inclusive nature and competitive selection processes based on price criteria. With an estimated total contract value of £19.6 million GBP, the opportunity offers substantial financial prospects for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public healthcare infrastructure projects. The framework's emphasis on maintaining functionality of hospital services during works highlights the importance of collaboration and meticulous planning, skills which winning bidders will need to demonstrate effectively.

## Notice

The Framework relates to repairs, replacement, alteration and minor new works to the estate of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Works will concentrate at Conquest Hospital (Lot 1) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (Lot 2) and other satellite premises. The contract will be substantially related to repairs, maintenance and replacement works however the works may encompass new works identified by capital funded construction projects. The duration of the Framework will be 36 months with the option to extend by up to 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Conquest Hospital

Lot 1 - Conquest Hospital East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (the Awarding Authority) provides services mainly from two district hospitals, Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital both of which have Emergency Departments and provide care 24 hours a day. The hospitals offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. The required services are repairs, replacement, alteration and new works to the estate. Although substantially related to repairs, maintenance and replacement works, the works may encompass new works identified by capital funded construction projects. The working areas generally comprise hospital and care facilities and are to remain in occupation and be fully functional for the full duration of the works. The Contractor shall take due cognisance of the potential impact of his works and the close proximity of existing hospital buildings, premises, other businesses, their staff and visitors when undertaking the works. The Client shall provide temporary accommodation for his use, including offices and mess rooms and sheds for storage and protection of materials. The Contractor shall allow for attendances, furniture, equipment, internet, cleaning etc. to all temporary accommodation. The costs of power, water and drainage shall be borne by the Client.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Eastbourne District General Hospital

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (the Awarding Authority) provides services mainly from two district hospitals, Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital both of which have Emergency Departments and provide care 24 hours a day. The hospitals offer a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and maternity services supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. The required services are repairs, replacement, alteration and new works to the estate. Although substantially related to repairs, maintenance and replacement works, the works may encompass new works identified by capital funded construction projects. The working areas generally comprise hospital and care facilities and are to remain in occupation and be fully functional for the full duration of the works. The Contractor shall take due cognisance of the potential impact of his works and the close proximity of existing hospital buildings, premises, other businesses, their staff and visitors when undertaking the works. The Client shall provide temporary accommodation for his use, including offices and mess rooms and sheds for storage and protection of materials. The Contractor shall allow for attendances, furniture, equipment, internet, cleaning etc. to all temporary accommodation. The costs of power, water and drainage shall be borne by the Client.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022507-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,600,000 |
| Lots value | £19,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BAUVILL; PD HARRIS (HENFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022507-2025
- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030328-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.esht.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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