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Measured Term Contract

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy construction and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £30,470,174 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 79 months with extensions, starting 14 September 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 371 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) intends to conduct a tender for a Measured Term Contract (MTC) across the following disciplines: •  Mechanical •  Electrical •  Painting & Decorating •  Building work •  Fire Doors •  Flooring The proposed route to market is via an Competitive Flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Appointed suppliers will deliver services across multiple sites within the City & Weston Hospital Operating Unit (CWHOU) and Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU). The anticipated contract term will be 60 months, with the option for two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential contract duration of 84 months. The procurement will be…Read the full description
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) intends to conduct a tender for a Measured Term Contract (MTC) across the following disciplines: •  Mechanical •  Electrical •  Painting & Decorating •  Building work •  Fire Doors •  Flooring The proposed route to market is via an Competitive Flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Appointed suppliers will deliver services across multiple sites within the City & Weston Hospital Operating Unit (CWHOU) and Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU). The anticipated contract term will be 60 months, with the option for two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum potential contract duration of 84 months. The procurement will be divided in lots, as outlined above. The Trust is currently considering the option to award to two or more suppliers each for the Mechanical, Electrical and Building Work lots, with allocation of work between successful suppliers being determined in advance and in accordance with the methodology and criteria set out with the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Suppliers are invited to express their interest and provide feedback on the proposed procurement approach by responding to this UK2 Notice using the contact details provided within. Organisations interested in this and future opportunities with the Trust are encouraged to register, free of charge, on the SAP Business Network Discovery Portal: SAP Business Network Discovery (ariba.com). Once registered, please confirm your Expression of Interest (EOI) by email to the address provided within this UK2 Notice and include your ANID number as evidence of registration. The Trust will review and consider all feedback submitted but reserves the right to amend the structure, scope, lots and procurement strategy described within this Notice prior to issuing the formal tender.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071961-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072838-2026

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From notice 071961-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 July 2026, last updated 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.