--- title: "ESNEFT2291 CDC 12 Museum Street Ipswich" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051756" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051756" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051756.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051756.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-05-19" --- # ESNEFT2291 CDC 12 Museum Street Ipswich Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051756 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051756) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051756.json) ## Summary The contracting process initiated by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the establishment and refurbishment of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at 12 Museum Street, Ipswich. This project, categorised under building construction work, falls within the planning stage and aims to enhance healthcare services in the East Suffolk area. Noteworthy milestones include a capability assessment with a scheduled deadline for interest submissions by 9th June 2025. The procurement process is overseen by Chris Birkett, contactable at Chris.Birkett@esneft.nhs.uk. The contract, valued at £8.5 million, is scheduled to start on 19th January 2026 and end by 8th February 2027, with a future notice planned for 13th October 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms specialising in healthcare infrastructure, providing a platform for business growth by contributing to a critical health project. Companies with expertise in creating healthcare facilities that support essential diagnostics, such as MRI and CT scans, will be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. Additionally, businesses experienced in designing facilities that cater to both clinical and non-clinical spaces would benefit from engaging in this tender, as it encompasses remodelling tasks to optimise the environment for healthcare professionals and patient care, thus promoting efficiency in healthcare service delivery. ## Notice The establishment of a spoke CDC site at 12 Museum Street, Ipswich, aims to significantly enhance healthcare services in the East Suffolk locality. This new facility will provide essential diagnostic services, including but not limited to: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Phlebotomy and others, which are crucial for the early diagnosis of complex health issues. By refurbishing the property to suit these services, the NHS aims to reduce clinical waiting times and lessen the strain on existing healthcare services. This initiative aligns with the NHS's current goals for preventative healthcare, ensuring that patients receive faster and more convenient access to tests and scans, ultimately improving patient health diagnosis. The refurbishment will include remodelling the space to achieve a ratio of 75% clinical and 25% non-clinical space, ensuring that the facility is optimised for patient care. Staff provisions will include showers, changing rooms, and a staff rest area with a kitchenette, creating a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The new CDC spoke site is designed to serve the East Suffolk locality, operating seven days a week and accommodating up to 250 patients per day, with an annual capacity in the region of 90,000 scans. This project not only aims to improve productivity and efficiency within the NHS but also to provide a more streamlined and effective healthcare service for the community. ### Planning Information If suppliers wish to submit an interest, please fill out and return the attached document titled ESNEFT2291 CDC Capability Assessment 1, This is within Atamis please see below the instructions how to access the doucment: . Log on to the supplier Atamis portal. . Search for Reference number C362909. . Within the Doucments Tab, will be a document titled ESNEFT2291 CDC Ipswich Capability Assessment 1. . Please fill out this document and submit via the Atamis messaging portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 5JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Mile End | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 19 May 2025 at 14:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 14:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022785-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022770-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2025 19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022785-2025 19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022770-2025 19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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