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NHS Blood and Transplant · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV31122000 — Generator units
  • CPV31141000 — Water coolers
  • CPV31625200 — Fire-alarm systems
  • CPV39811100 — Air freshener
  • CPV50324200 — Preventive maintenance services
  • CPV50610000 — Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
  • CPV55500000 — Canteen and catering services
  • CPV71326000 — Ancillary building services
  • CPV72514000 — Computer facilities management services
  • CPV77314000 — Grounds maintenance services
  • CPV79710000 — Security services
  • CPV79993100 — Facilities management services
  • CPV90524100 — Clinical-waste collection services
  • CPV90524200 — Clinical-waste disposal services
  • CPV90910000 — Cleaning services
  • CPV90922000 — Pest-control services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C423584
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Contract period

Starts
25 Sept 2028, 00:00
Ends
24 Sept 2036, 23:59
Max Extent Date
24 Sept 2038, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79993100
Description
Facilities management services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90910000
Description
Cleaning services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71326000
Description
Ancillary building services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
90524200
Description
Clinical-waste disposal services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
90524100
Description
Clinical-waste collection services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
55500000
Description
Canteen and catering services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
90922000
Description
Pest-control services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
79710000
Description
Security services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
50324200
Description
Preventive maintenance services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
50610000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625200
Description
Fire-alarm systems
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
72514000
Description
Computer facilities management services
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
77314000
Description
Grounds maintenance services
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
31141000
Description
Water coolers
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
31122000
Description
Generator units
Entry 16
Scheme
CPV
Id
39811100
Description
Air freshener

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary. It will not form part of any formal procurement process or evaluation, and a supplier’s participation or non-participation will not in itself advantage or disadvantage that supplier in any subsequent procurement. NHSBT will take appropriate steps to maintain a level playing field. All relevant non-confidential information arising from this engagement, including any presentation materials, clarifications, questions and answers, and appropriate summary outputs, will be shared appropriately with the wider market. Where information is identified as confidential or commercially sensitive, NHSBT will treat that information accordingly and will not disclose it other than where permitted or required to do so. This notice does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit NHSBT to commence any procurement or award any contract. Any future procurement will be subject to the publication of the relevant notice(s) and procurement documents. All information currently provided is indicative only and subject to change. NHSBT reserves the right to amend the scope, structure, value and timetable of any future procurement, or not to proceed at all. Suppliers shall bear their own costs and expenses incurred in connection with participation in this preliminary market engagement Suppliers who are interested in participating in the pre-market engagement exercise are invited to express their interest in our webinar session by contacting: jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk Please include: Organisation name Main contact details List of contacts you would like added to the webinar invite Brief overview of your relevant experience and capability (no more than 100 words) Experience delivering Total Facilities Management services, including NEC4 FM contracts where applicable (no more than 100 words)
Due
12 Aug 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
067374-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
16 Jul 2026, 15:38
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Id
GB-PPON-PDBY-6395-VWBP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDBY-6395-VWBP

Address

Street Address
500 North Bristol Park
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 7QH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 7QH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 008438-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 008953-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 067374-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·