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CA18340 - R9309 - SHGH - A-Lower Board Replacement

EPSOM & ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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11 Aug 2026 at 18:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has initiated an open tender process for the project titled "CA18340 - R9309 - SHGH - A-Lower Board Replacement." This project involves the design and replacement of an electrical distribution board at St Helier Hospital, located in Epsom, England. The procurement falls under the industry categories of electrical installation work and construction. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with important dates including a tender closing deadline on 4th September 2026, and the contract period beginning on 5th October 2026 and concluding on 26th February 2027. The project's estimated contract value is £150,000 and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for electrical contractors with expertise in hospital environments to contribute to a critical infrastructure project, ensuring continuity of services within a live operational setting. Companies well-suited to compete are those with experience in complex electrical installations, project management in healthcare settings, and the ability to manage shutdown risks and maintain operational continuity during installations. The project requires a comprehensive approach encompassing design, installation, and testing, providing growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compliant electrical solutions. Engaging in this project could bolster a company's portfolio in the healthcare sector, enhancing market reputation and leading to additional opportunities within similar environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18340 - R9309 - SHGH - A-Lower Board Replacement

Notice Description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking competitive tenders from suitably qualified and experienced electrical contractors for the design and replacement of existing electrical distribution board SP-3-3-21, located within the A Block Lower Basement Plant Room at St Helier Hospital. The works comprise the provision of a complete, fully compliant and operational electrical distribution installation and shall include, but not be limited to: Detailed surveys, investigations, circuit tracing and verification of the existing electrical installation. Load monitoring and confirmation of existing and proposed electrical demand. Detailed electrical design, calculations and coordination with the existing hospital electrical infrastructure. Discrimination and protection coordination studies. Supply and installation of a new Form 4 compartmentalised panel board, nominally rated at 250A, subject to Contractor design verification. Provision of a new outgoing protective device from PB-2-1 and all associated modifications. Installation of approximately 50 metres of 120mm2 4-core XLPE/SWA/LSF submain cable, subject to final design and site verification. Provision of a separate CPC, subject to final design calculations. New cable containment, supports, brackets and associated infrastructure where required. CT metering enclosure and associated metering provisions. Cable termination chambers and associated accessories. Identification, isolation, disconnection, transfer, reconnection and testing of all retained outgoing circuits from SP-3-3-21. Removal and lawful disposal of the existing distribution board and redundant associated equipment. Earthing and bonding modifications. Builder's work, fire stopping and making good. Full inspection, testing, commissioning, operational proving and certification. Thermographic inspection following energisation. Record drawings, O&M documentation, asset information, training and handover. The works will be undertaken within a live operational acute hospital environment. Particular importance shall therefore be placed on continuity of electrical supplies and management of shutdown risk. The Contractor shall undertake a comprehensive Isolation Impact Assessment and develop detailed switching, shutdown, temporary-supply, contingency and rollback arrangements in conjunction with the Trust's Authorised Person (Electrical), Estates representatives and affected clinical/service stakeholders. Tenderers shall include for all temporary electrical supplies necessary to maintain critical and operational services, which may include temporary distribution boards, cabling, generators and/or UPS systems where identified through survey and detailed planning. Tenderers shall allow for shutdowns, circuit transfers and commissioning activities to be undertaken outside normal working hours, including nights and weekends, where required by the Trust to minimise disruption to clinical services. The Contractor shall provide all labour, management, supervision, plant, materials, temporary works, specialist attendance, design, testing and documentation required to deliver a complete installation in accordance with the tender specification, drawings, CDM Pre-Construction Information and associated Contract Documents. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18340. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18340 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ad6b5d-26b2-4684-ac58-5d78d1de1fe1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM & ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT17 1HB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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