---
title: "Extra Care Area Works - Beechlydene Ward & Ashdown Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Extra Care Area Works - Beechlydene Ward & Ashdown Unit

Buyer: AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c08

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## Summary

The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is initiating a tender for the "Extra Care Area Works – Beechlydene Ward & Ashdown Unit" project. This procurement is in the Tender stage, seeking an open competition to deliver enhancements to mental health facilities located in Bath, United Kingdom. The works involve construction, refurbishment, and building extensions under the industry category of building construction. Key dates include the enquiry period deadline on 20th February 2026, and the submission deadline on 9th March 2026. The project is valued at £1.8 million and will start on 1st June 2026, expected to finish by 30th June 2027. The tender is part of a public undertaking under legal guidelines from the 2023 Public Contracts Act.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in building construction, refurbishment, and extensions. Companies that are adept at constructing high-quality mental health care facilities and have the capacity to handle projects of this scale will find this contract particularly promising. It is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring a diverse range of businesses can participate. The procurement method, being below threshold open competition, encourages broad participation, making it an excellent chance for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Beechlydene is an acute in-patient ward with 21 beds providing specialist care to male and female adults experiencing acute and severe mental illness. Ashdown Unit is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 6 beds that provides specialist care to male adults. Both Beechlydene and Ashdown are located within the same building at AWP's Fountain Way site. The Project will deliver new 'best in class' and fully compliant Extra Care Areas including De-escalation areas and Seclusion suites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011699-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3QE |
| 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 | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45262800 - Building extension work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011699-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011699-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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