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St. Rochus Hospital Refurbishment, Telgte
A two-stage negotiated tender for multidisciplinary design services for a 54-bed gerontopsychiatric centre at St. Rochus-Hospital in Telgte, Germany.
The project involves the new-build and refurbishment of a Gerontopsychiatric Centre at St. Rochus-Hospital in Telgte, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Conceived as a specialist facility for elderly patients with mental health conditions, the scheme will deliver 54 inpatient beds and consolidate dispersed services into a single, integrated centre of care. Responding to demographic change and increasing demand for geriatric psychiatric treatment, the project seeks to create a contemporary, patient-centred healthcare environment aligned with the requirements of the North Rhine-Westphalia hospital development plan. The design brief prioritises the integration of psychiatric and somatic care, the enhancement of clinical quality, and the provision of flexible infrastructure capable of supporting future medical and technological developments, including telemedicine.
Set within the existing hospital campus, the proposal combines new construction with the transformation of existing buildings, replacing outdated facilities from the 1990s with a spatially and technically advanced environment. The architectural approach emphasises dementia-sensitive and therapeutic design principles, including clear spatial organisation, natural light, barrier-free circulation, and varied, domestic-scaled environments that support orientation, autonomy, and wellbeing. Communal spaces, gardens, and short internal routes strengthen connections between departments and promote social interaction, while the integration of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems underlines the project’s environmental ambitions. Through its focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, spatial quality, and patient dignity, the scheme positions architecture as a key contributor to improved healthcare outcomes for an ageing population.
Location
Sector
Healthcare, Retrofit Refurbishment
Intervention
New Build and Renovation
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Two stage tender
Deadline
28 Apr 2026
Project Value/Scale
15-25-million
Consultant Team
The procurement is split into four lots, which together define the required consultant disciplines:
Architect / building designer – Lot 1
Structural engineer – Lot 2
Building services engineer, mechanical / HLS – Lot 3
Building services engineer, electrical / ELT – Lot 4
For Stage 2, the core named team roles required in the offer documents include, depending on lot: responsible architect, deputy architect, site architect / clerk of works, responsible structural engineer, responsible HLS planner, responsible ELT planner, and responsible MEP site supervisors. The draft contracts also require named responsible project leads for each discipline.
Architect / building designer – Lot 1
Structural engineer – Lot 2
Building services engineer, mechanical / HLS – Lot 3
Building services engineer, electrical / ELT – Lot 4
For Stage 2, the core named team roles required in the offer documents include, depending on lot: responsible architect, deputy architect, site architect / clerk of works, responsible structural engineer, responsible HLS planner, responsible ELT planner, and responsible MEP site supervisors. The draft contracts also require named responsible project leads for each discipline.
Submission Criteria
3 – 5 will advance to the second phase.
If scores are tied, the client reserves the right to decide by lot.
Qualification Deliverables:
– Participation application form
– Lot-specific application form(s) (per lot applied for)
– Self-declaration of exclusion grounds
– Consortium declaration (T03) (if bidding as a joint venture)
– Third-party capacity declaration (if relying on external resources)
– Proof of professional qualifications
– Degree certificates for named responsible professionals
– Proof of professional registration
– Architect / engineer registration (or equivalent authorisation)
– Translations of certificates (if not in German)
– Confirmation of professional title eligibility (architect / engineer depending on lot)
– Annual turnover for last 3 financial years
– Number of qualified professionals
– Total staff numbers (current and average over last 3 years)
Declarations:
– No exclusion grounds
– Availability of resources
– Commitment of consortium / third parties
Project References:
– Project type (hospital / healthcare / comparable)
– New-build / refurbishment
– Construction value
– HOAI stages completed (performance phases)
– Completion date (post-2021 threshold)
– Specific criteria depending on lot (e.g. wards, bed numbers, timber construction, etc.)
2nd Stage Deliverables:
– Offer cover sheet
– Fee proposal (forms per lot)
– Presentation of the project concept
Project Methodology / Concept:
– Design & technical approach
– Project-specific response
– Special themes (as applicable per lot)
– Project delivery strategy
– Management & coordination
– Construction phase approach
Project Team:
Lot 1 (Architecture):
– Lead architect (design phases)
– Deputy architect
– Site architect / construction manager
Lot 2 (Structural):
– Lead structural engineer
Lot 3 (TGA HLS – Mechanical):
– Lead mechanical services engineer
– Site supervision lead (mechanical)
Lot 4 (TGA ELT – Electrical):
– Lead electrical engineer
– Site supervision lead (electrical)