Award

Essential Switchboard for Services Building N+1 Generator BLM Scheme

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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05 Aug 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, acting as the buying organisation, for the project titled "Essential Switchboard for Services Building N+1 Generator BLM Scheme." This procurement falls under the "works" industry category, specifically focusing on electrical engineering installation works. The project's location is Sunderland, UK, with the buyer operating from the Sunderland Royal Hospital. The procurement process has proceeded to the Award stage as of 5th August 2025, with contracts for this below-threshold project having been signed on 3rd July 2025. The procurement method is direct and was conducted without competition due to it being below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in electrical engineering, especially those with the capability to deliver complex switchgear projects. The successful award to ARMAH Switchgear Limited, a small to medium enterprise, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure similar public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing electrical installation services and seeking to expand their portfolio within the public authority sector might find such tenders to be particularly beneficial. Opportunities exist for companies to leverage their technical capabilities and develop their standing in competitive public tenders.

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Notice Title

Essential Switchboard for Services Building N+1 Generator BLM Scheme

Notice Description

Notice for Essential Switchboard for Services Building N + 1 Generator - BLM Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05811a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045928-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 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
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMAH SWITCHGEAR

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