Published date: 23 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 September 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work - 45112700

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP884707319

Published date

23 August 2024

Closing date

6 September 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 May 2025

Contract end date

29 August 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

BackgroundFollowing the development of the New Clinical Buildings at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site, there is an opportunity to create green spaces to support our staff, visitors and patients experience and wellbeing. The areas include:
-External areas requiring planting
-First floor Terrace to be shared between Critical Care and Neonatal Services
-Maternity Courtyard Garden
-Surgical Courtyard Garden
-Memorial Garden requiring planting and a memorial structure only

The planned site is on the Client's Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site, which is situated at Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ.

Client's objectives
The Client's objective is for the delivery of the Projects;
•To provide therapeutic and calm outdoor spaces to improve our staff, patients and visitors experience and support wellbeing, as identified in the Virtual Reality photos and video designs.
•The Client has a limited budget, and the majority of the works are being funded by the Trust's Charity.
•Gardens must be minimal maintenance and must recognise the nature of the hospital with vulnerable patients.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Kyle McClelland

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital
LEWSEY ROAD
Luton
LU4 0DZ
UK

Telephone

01582491166

Email

eilish.conroy@bedsft.nhs.uk