Sixteen contractors from the UK and overseas have been shortlisted to compete for projects under the revamped New Hospital Programme (NHP).

The suppliers have received an Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) to compete for places on the 12-year, £37bn Delivery Alliance for the NHP.

The strategic, long-term, multi-supplier framework agreement will be used by NHS trusts across the country to appoint Alliance Partners responsible for the detailed design, construction, and handover of individual NHP schemes between 2025-2040.

The dialogue with bidders is due to conclude in the autumn, with places on the framework expected to be awarded by the end of the year.

The shortlisted suppliers are:

• BAM Construction
• Bovis Construction (Europe)
• Bouygues UK
• Dragados Sociedad Anonima
• FCC Construcción SA
• Integrated Health Projects (IHP)
• John Graham Construction
• John Sisk & Son
• Kier Construction
• Laing O’Rourke Delivery
• McLaren Construction
• Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure
• Multiplex Construction Europe
• Sacyr UK
• Skanska Construction UK
• Willmott Dixon Construction

Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Secondary Care, said: “We’re delighted to be entering the next stages of the procurement process for the New Hospital Programme Alliance and I wanted to take a moment to reaffirm the Government’s unwavering commitment to delivering this once-in-a-generation programme.

“As the Secretary of State outlined to Parliament on 20 January, our mission to transform healthcare infrastructure for the future of the NHS remains a priority as we shift to deliver this new credible plan.

“2025 is off to a fantastic start and we’ve reached several major milestones: the Programme Business Case for 2025 has been approved, the Programme Delivery Partner has been appointed, and the supplier qualification process has been successfully completed.

“Each of these steps has built real momentum for the year ahead, and the NHP is on track to award places on the Hospital 2.0 Alliance by the end of the year.”

Rick Lennard, the NHP’s executive commercial director, added: “It’s fantastic to see such a strong shortlist of both established and new market entrants – including both UK and international organisations.

“Through a collaborative allocation process, NHS trusts will use the delivery alliance to appoint suppliers to work with them to deliver new hospitals across the country that bring NHP’s vision to life.

“The Hospital 2.0 Alliance is a true partnership between NHS England, trusts, and our supply chain partners, underpinned by the Hospital 2.0 Alliance Agreement that defines how we’ll work together efficiently and maximise social value.

“Looking ahead, we’re encouraging suppliers of all sizes to start preparing now.

“Thousands of contract opportunities will be created across the UK.

“This is a nationally important programme and we welcome innovative partners who can help us deliver it.”