The first tender for construction services at the Dartmouth General Hospital was issued today. This expansion and renovation is part of the QE2 redevelopment project. The tender is for site services, excavation, underground services, foundations and structural concrete for the new addition and a new emergency generator building. The expansion and renovations at the Dartmouth General will result in space for 48 beds on the fifth floor plus eight new operating rooms to replace four existing operating rooms and extensive upgrades to outpatient and diagnostic imaging areas. The deadline for submissions is April 13th.