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title: "Reading Donor Centre Re-location"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Reading Donor Centre Re-location

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d94

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, a part of the UK's central government public authority, has concluded the contracting process for the "Reading Donor Centre Re-location" project. This works contract involves construction and refurbishment tasks for the donor centre. The procurement, which followed a limited competition method, was completed successfully. The contract was awarded to Carmelcrest Ltd, a large supplier located in Bishops Stortford. The contractual period began on 25th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th July 2026, with the contract being signed on 17th March 2026. The project's location is in Bristol, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of building construction work (CPV code 45210000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment firms looking to engage in public sector projects. Businesses specialising in building construction and refurbishment, particularly those capable of managing projects under limited competition procurement, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Large firms with experience in handling projects adhering to standardised contract terms, such as JCT terms, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future tenders. The successful completion of such projects can enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation within the public sector contracting space.

## Notice

Works contract for the construction and refurbishment works for Reading Donor Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031761-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,098,368 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARMELCREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031761-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031761-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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