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title: "Estate Services Facilities Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612ef"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Estate Services Facilities Management

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612ef

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is in the planning stage of a substantial procurement process for an Estate Services Facilities Management contract. The current focus is on preliminary market engagement to shape the approach towards a Total Facilities Management (TFM) service model that will integrate services such as cleaning, maintenance, security, and waste management across approximately 85 sites in the UK. The procurement process aims to transition from a multi-supplier model to an integrated approach to enhance efficiency, consistency, and value for money. Key dates include a milestone for preliminary market engagement due by 12 August 2026, with a future contract period starting on 25 September 2028, extending to 24 September 2036, and potentially until 2038.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management services, particularly those experienced in integrating services under the NEC4 contractual framework. It offers a promising avenue for companies that provide innovative service delivery models, technology solutions, and sustainable practices. The contract's scale, valued at £200 million with a gross potential up to £240 million, is ideal for businesses adept in managing large, multi-site operations, and those capable of delivering consistent service standards, efficient operations, and enhanced accountability. This engagement is a gateway for service providers to contribute to NHSBT's objectives and explore growth through a potential long-term partnership.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its procurement and commercial strategy for a future Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract. NHSBT currently operates a multi-supplier facilities management model, with separate contracts for services including cleaning, planned and reactive maintenance, security, grounds maintenance and waste management. NHSBT is considering a transition to an integrated TFM model in order to support: * consistent service standards across approximately 85 sites; * improved operational efficiency and resilience; * simplified governance and accountability; and * enhanced value for money through integrated service delivery. NHSBT is also seeking insight into a Facilities Management (FM) platform to support service delivery under an NEC4-based contractual framework. This includes support contract administration, performance management, asset data integration, workflow automation, and collaborative working in alignment with NEC4 principles. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to: - Gauge market interest and capacity - Understand supplier experience and capability - Explore innovative delivery models and best practice - Inform the development of the procurement and contract approach - Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, value for money, social value, and sustainability outcomes - Understand lessons learned from comparable contracts and projects Pre-market engagement may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to: -Supplier questionnaires or Requests for Information (RFIs) -One-to-one supplier meetings -Supplier engagement days or market briefing events -Site visits and estate tours -Workshops and presentations -Discussions regarding supplier experience of delivering NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts -Demonstrations of systems, technology, or innovation solutions -Written feedback on proposed service models, specifications, KPIs, or commercial arrangements -Any other forms of engagement considered appropriate to support the development of the procurement strategy and requirements This engagement is intended to help inform the shape of the opportunity and should not be taken to indicate that NHSBT has selected any particular solution, structure or supplier approach.

### Planning Information

Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary. It will not form part of any formal procurement process or evaluation, and a supplier’s participation or non-participation will not in itself advantage or disadvantage that supplier in any subsequent procurement.
NHSBT will take appropriate steps to maintain a level playing field. All relevant non-confidential information arising from this engagement, including any presentation materials, clarifications, questions and answers, and appropriate summary outputs, will be shared appropriately with the wider market. Where information is identified as confidential or commercially sensitive, NHSBT will treat that information accordingly and will not disclose it other than where permitted or required to do so.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit NHSBT to commence any procurement or award any contract. Any future procurement will be subject to the publication of the relevant notice(s) and procurement documents.
All information currently provided is indicative only and subject to change. NHSBT reserves the right to amend the scope, structure, value and timetable of any future procurement, or not to proceed at all.
Suppliers shall bear their own costs and expenses incurred in connection with participation in this preliminary market engagement
Suppliers who are interested in participating in the pre-market engagement exercise are invited to express their interest in our webinar session by contacting: jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk 
Please include:
Organisation name
Main contact details
List of contacts you would like added to the webinar invite
Brief overview of your relevant experience and capability (no more than 100 words)
Experience delivering Total Facilities Management services, including NEC4 FM contracts where applicable (no more than 100 words)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2028 - 24 Sep 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31122000 - Generator units
- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 39811100 - Air freshener
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 71326000 - Ancillary building services
- 72514000 - Computer facilities management services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008953-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008438-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067374-2026
  16th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008953-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008438-2026
  30th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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