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Substation 3 PHB - Main switchboard & containerisation of the generator

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for "Substation 3 PHB - Main switchboard & containerisation of the generator" falls under the category of mechanical and electrical engineering services. The procurement is part of the proposed works on substation 3 at Pilgrim Hospital Boston, located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement and has proceeded to the award stage, with a contract value set at £450,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 20th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the mechanical and electrical engineering sector. Companies that specialise in electrical system installations and generator containerisation are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Although Sudlows Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, was awarded this contract, similar procurement processes could be advantageous for other SMEs. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure development and healthcare facility upgrades may find lucrative opportunities in collaborating with healthcare trusts like the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Substation 3 PHB - Main switchboard & containerisation of the generator

Notice Description

Substation 3 Pilgrim Hospital Boston - procurement of the main switchboard and containerisation of the generator for the proposed works on substation 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2abaf64d-e412-4d39-8d35-63407e69dbec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe6fb51-caed-49ec-86e4-a30c9e78a08a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUDLOWS

Further Information

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