---
title: "ECT Suite Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d97d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# ECT Suite Refurbishment

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d97d

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## Summary

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a procurement process for the refurbishment of the ECT Suite at The Lakes Mental Health Unit, located at Colchester General Hospital. This procurement, categorised under building construction work, was completed through a limited competition method, focusing on works below the threshold. The contract, valued at approximately £624,301.26, was awarded and signed on 17th October 2025, with the project commencing a day later and expected to conclude on 20th March 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with H&R Strood Contracts Limited being the designated supplier, enhancing the healthcare infrastructure within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those experienced in healthcare facility refurbishments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-quality construction services within specified timelines may find similar contracts to be a lucrative avenue for growth. Companies like H&R Strood Contracts Limited, which was selected for this project, demonstrate how building construction businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts from public authorities such as the NHS Foundation Trust, thereby expanding their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

Refurbishment of existing ward and associated works at The Lakes Mental Health Unit, Colchester General Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070680-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £624,301 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H&R STROOD CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070680-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070680-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eput.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.stroods.co.uk/

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