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Fitzmary - secure fencing tender

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is looking for suppliers for construction work (London).

The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 27 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

How bids are scored

Fitzmary - secure fencing tender 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The project comprises the removal of existing timber perimeter fencing and the design, supply and installation of new secure fencing and gate systems to two identified areas at Fitzmary House, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham BR3 3BX. The works are required to improve patient safety, site security and boundary control for the Neuropsychiatric Unit (NPU). The fencing solution shall provide anti-climb characteristics and reduced ligature risk appropriate to a mental health environment. The proposed solution consists of approximately 41.1 linear metres of 4.0m high Fortress 80 secure fencing, associated foundations, pedestrian access gates and privacy screening/cloaking where indicated.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: health-family.force.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084910-2026

About the buyer

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Apex Lift & Escalator Engineers Limited1 contract
Ave Design Limited1 contract
Bell Decorating Group1 contract
CSF Building Contractors Ltd1 contract
Carmelcrest Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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From notice 084910-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.