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Replacement transformer at Richard Price Building Works

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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18 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for the replacement of a high voltage transformer at the Richard Price Building, located on the Singleton Campus in Swansea, United Kingdom. The tender pertains to the engineering works and construction industry category and falls under the "works" procurement category. The contract was awarded on 18th June 2025 and entered into effect on 19th June 2025 with a scheduled end date of 19th October 2025. Following the direct procurement method, which did not involve competition due to being below the threshold, the contract was awarded to National Grid South Wales. The total contract value is £71,750 GBP, secured under the UK legislation 2023/54.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors to demonstrate their competencies and foster relationships with prominent institutions like Swansea University. Businesses that specialise in electrical infrastructure or have expertise in high voltage projects would find this procurement highly suitable. Additionally, companies that are experienced in handling urgent projects to ensure continuous supply services will find prospects for growth and value. Such contracts pave the way for stronger institutional partnerships and potential future collaboration, especially with sub-central government authorities and large-scale suppliers such as National Grid South Wales.

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Notice Title

Replacement transformer at Richard Price Building Works

Notice Description

Swansea University Singleton Campus T10 High Voltage Transformer is at end of life and requires replacement due to age and current condition. This is required in a timely manner to ensure electrical supply is continuous and not disrupted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
o.n.cullen@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID SOUTH WALES

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