Estate Services Facilities Management

NHS Blood and Transplant

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Cleaning. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 200.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its procurement and commercial strategy for a future Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract. NHSBT currently operates a multi-supplier facilities management model, with separate contracts for services including cleaning, planned and reactive maintenance, security, grounds maintenance and waste management. NHSBT is considering a transition to an integrated TFM model in order to support: • consistent service standards across approximately 85 sites; • improved operational efficiency and resilience; • simplified governance and accountability; and • enhanced value for money through integrated service delivery. NHSBT is also seeking insight into a Facilities Management (FM) platform to support service delivery under an NEC4-based contractual framework. This includes support contract administration, performance management, asset data integration, workflow automation, and collaborative working in alignment with NEC4 principles. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to: - Gauge market interest and capacity - Understand supplier experience and capability - Explore innovative delivery models and best practice - Inform the development of the procurement and contract approach - Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, value for money, social value, and sustainability outcomes - Understand lessons learned from comparable contracts and projects Pre-market engagement may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to: -Supplier questionnaires or Requests for Information (RFIs) -One-to-one supplier meetings -Supplier engagement days or market briefing events -Site visits and estate tours -Workshops and presentations -Discussions regarding supplier experience of delivering NEC4 Facilities Management Contracts -Demonstrations of systems, technology, or innovation solutions -Written feedback on proposed service models, specifications, KPIs, or commercial arrangements -Any other forms of engagement considered appropriate to support the development of the procurement strategy and requirements This engagement is intended to help inform the shape of the opportunity and should not be taken to indicate that NHSBT has selected any particular solution, structure or supplier approach.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067374-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued 155 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 120 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Blood and Transplant in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £200,000,000 - £200,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067374-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.