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Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:01

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process for the "Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement." This project is classified under the construction work industry category and took place at the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB). The procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, with the tender process starting in April 2025 and submissions closing by 10th June 2025. The contract was awarded on 24th November 2025 to TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE LTD, an SME based in Ladyville, Belize. The contract's value was approximately £750,000, with the work period commencing immediately upon award and scheduled to continue until 29th March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in substation construction and high voltage equipment supply, particularly those looking to expand their operations internationally, as the location of execution was in Belize. SMEs similar to TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE LTD that specialise in infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement method emphasised value for money, making it an attractive proposition for firms that can deliver cost-effective solutions. The successful participation in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, credibility, and potential for future contracts within the defence or broader infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Title

Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement

Notice Description

Life Cycle Replacement of Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear at BATSUB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076363-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31682540 - Substation equipment

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£749,990 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iona.cameron103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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