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PROVISION OF AN ELECTRICITY CONNECTION AT SUNDERLAND ROYAL HOSPITAL

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of an Electricity Connection at Sunderland Royal Hospital" was led by CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. The project involves upgrading the high-voltage connection to the Northern Powergrid Distribution System at the hospital, with a new capacity of 4000 kVA. The procurement stage has been completed, with Northern Powergrid Ltd selected as the supplier. This process was executed through a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, aligning with UK legal basis 2023/54. Key dates include the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a future signature date scheduled for 1st September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in high voltage and electricity supply installations, particularly those capable of handling non-contestable works. The focus on upgrading essential infrastructure at a major healthcare facility suggests significant growth potential, particularly for SMEs like Northern Powergrid Ltd, which has secured the contract. Businesses specialising in similar works and seeking expansion in the public sector would be well-positioned to pursue opportunities like this in the future. The geographic focus on Sunderland amplifies the opportunity for local businesses to engage and potentially foster regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF AN ELECTRICITY CONNECTION AT SUNDERLAND ROYAL HOSPITAL

Notice Description

Provision of an altered high-voltage connection to the Northern Powergrid Distribution System at the Sunderland Royal Hospital Premises. The NPG Connection will be upgraded with a maximum capacity of 4000kVA. This is part of non-contestable works to be provided by NPG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05829e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£306,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NORTHERN POWERGRID

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