Scope
Description
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust proposes to replace, refurbish, and extend the pneumatic tube system at Bedford Hospital to provide a safe, reliable, and future-proofed clinical transport system. The upgraded system will support the rapid movement of clinical specimens, documents, and small items between departments, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual handling risks.
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Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 6 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51511400 - Installation services of special conveying systems
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Contract locations
- UKH24 - Bedford
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTQH-2444-LZZX
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark Brown
Email: Mark.Brown@bedsft.nhs.uk
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government