Measured Term Contract

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Roads. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 30.5 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 civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. 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

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072838-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 072838-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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 Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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 £30,470,174 - £30,470,174. 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.