--- title: "Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069784" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069784" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069784.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069784.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069784 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069784) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069784.json) ## Summary Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Mist Suppression and Ward Refresh Works - Phases 2 - 5 - Stage 1 Participation," which is part of a competitive flexible procedure. This project pertains to the building construction and refurbishment industry, specifically involving fire suppression systems and fireproofing work, and is set to take place at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland, UK. The procurement process, valued at £27.5 million net (gross £33 million), follows a three-stage competitive tendering procedure under the PA 2023. Important dates include a deadline for Supplier Information Questionnaire submission by 22nd June 2026 at 12:00 hours, and the anticipated notification of successful tenderers progressing to the next stage by 1st July 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design and build contracting, particularly those experienced in healthcare infrastructure projects. Companies that excel in fire safety systems, refurbishment, and digital infrastructure upgrades would be well-suited to engage. The three-stage competitive procedure allows for selective procurement, ensuring that only six down-selected tenderers will advance, offering an attractive opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their technical and economic capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy accommodates such entities, fostering business growth in the sector. ## Notice Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited (NHFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), wishes to appoint a Main Design & Build Contractor to refresh 12 existing wards at its Northumbria Specialist Emergency Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington Northumberland. The primary aim of the project is to improve fire safety protection for patients, staff and visitors in all wards. The project's secondary aim is to update the ward environment whilst the primary aim is completed. The 12 existing wards to be refreshed are located in 4no. existing 3-storey towers referred to as Towers A, B, D & E. There are five main elements to the work proposed on each tower. These are: * Design and installation of a Mist Suppression system * Targeted remediation of passive fire protection (Fire Compartment Walls) * General 'refresh' of each ward's environment. * Attending to back-log maintenance of the existing Building Services in wards * Update to IT and digital infrastructure The procurement is a three stage competitive tendering procedure (a "competitive flexible procedure") as permitted by the PA 2023. Tenderers are reminded to register on the Central Digital Platform. Document 1 Instructions and guidance to Tenderers (IGTT) is included within the documents available to download from the Contracting Authority's electronic tendering portal (Atamis). Companies who are not registered on Atamis will be required to do so before they can download the tender documents. The link to register is: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk ### Planning Information Engagement took place with a limited number of contractors on the 20/11/2025. A copy of the information provided at the Preliminary Market Engagement stage will be available to tenderers that request to participate at Stage 1 - Participation stage of the tender process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049155-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,500,000 | | Lots value | £27,500,000 | | 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45343100 - Fireproofing work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049155-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 11:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043843-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049155-2026 26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043843-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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