--- title: "KRFT - Main Entrance Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-24" --- # KRFT - Main Entrance Development Programme Buyer: KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc30.json) ## Summary The Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process titled "KRFT – Main Entrance Development Programme" in Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom, within the industry category of building construction work. This process is currently in the planning stage with a significant focus on preliminary market engagement. Key dates include a due date for market engagement responses by 12:00 on 8th July 2026, and the tender communication indicating a future notice date for 1st September 2026. The project aims to construct a new main entrance, circulation space, retail offering, and office accommodation at Kingston Hospital. The procurement method involves market engagement to guide strategy and framework development, aligning with off-balance-sheet solutions potentially funded by third-party channels. The total project value is estimated at £10,000,000, and it targets the construction sector, specifically for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in building construction, particularly those experienced in large-scale, innovative delivery models. Companies capable of offering comprehensive solutions, including third-party funded models that meet the Trust’s requirements, will find this an ideal chance to expand their portfolio and align with public sector projects. The extended nature of the contract period, which spans from 2027 to 2067, signals a long-term commitment and provides a stable business opportunity over several decades. Therefore, construction companies, consultancies, and consortiums with expertise in healthcare infrastructure, financial structuring, and project management will greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of a Main Entrance Development Programme at Kingston Hospital. KRFT is seeking market feedback in relation to the delivery of a civic main entrance, circulation space, retail offer and office accommodation. The Trust is particularly interested in understanding potential commercial, funding and delivery models capable of supporting a third-party funded, off-balance-sheet solution. Interested organisations are invited to complete and return the accompanying Market Engagement Questionnaire. Responses will be used to help inform KRFT's future procurement strategy, commercial approach and business case development. ### Planning Information Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT) is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of a Main Entrance Development Programme at Kingston Hospital. The Trust is seeking market feedback on potential delivery, funding and commercial models for a new civic main entrance, circulation space, retail offer and office accommodation. In particular, KRFT is interested in understanding the viability of third-party funded, off-balance-sheet solutions and identifying organisations with the capability and experience to deliver such arrangements. Interested organisations are invited to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire and submit responses to efprocurement@stgeorges.nhs.uk by 12:00 on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Responses will be used to inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and business case development. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059431-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2067 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT2 7QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Coombe Hill | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 12:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059431-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059431-2026 24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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