Award

Supply of a Temporary High Voltage Electrical Connection to the Queens Medical Centre

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 09:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust pertains to the "Supply of a Temporary High Voltage Electrical Connection to the Queens Medical Centre." This contract falls under the industry category of high voltage installation work, specifically within the public authority central government sector, and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded to National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. The contract involves laying approximately 4km of high voltage cable, with key dates including the contract signing on 1st September 2025, and the contract period running from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure work. Although the Trust chose a direct appointment in this instance, the fact that some of the works could potentially have been managed by an Independent Connection Provider suggests there are openings for experienced counterparts who can offer such services. Businesses proficient in high voltage electrical projects, project management, and working within public highways will find this type of procurement beneficial for broadening their portfolio. It highlights a need for firms capable of managing complex infrastructure projects, which could lead to potential collaborations and partnerships in the future for similar works.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Temporary High Voltage Electrical Connection to the Queens Medical Centre

Notice Description

To facilitate delivery of its sustainability agenda, the Trust requires a Supplier to provide a 5MVA electrical connection to the Queen's Medical Centre. This includes laying approximately 4km of High Voltage cable within the Public Highway. This 5MVA supply will enable the unrestricted operation of the existing in situ heat pumps alongside the commissioning and partial operation of infrastructure that is required as part of the Trusts ongoing decarbonisation schemes. Without the 5MVA supply, then the Trust will not be able to deliver a proportion of the relevant schemes. The estimated value of the contract consists of PS700k of contestable works. The Trust has directly appointed National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC to undertake this work. Whilst some of the contestable works could have been carried out by an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), the Trust does not possess the relevant expertise necessary to manage an ICP working within the public highway, for example. By directly appointing National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC as the end-to-end supplier they will be responsible carrying out the full package of works consisting of all the offsite works that will take place associated with both the non-contestable (approximately PS100k-120k in addition to values quoted elsewhere on this notice) and contestable elements. It is therefore envisaged this will mitigate risks to the Trust in regard to extended program length and any potential delays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053044-2025
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

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sanjeev Sharma
Contact Email
sanjeev.sharma10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0591e2-2025-09-02T10:29:47+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-02T10:29:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0591e2",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVQC-9261-WGRM",
            "name": "Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVQC-9261-WGRM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Campus, Hucknall Road",
                "locality": "Nottingham",
                "postalCode": "NG5 1PB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sanjeev Sharma",
                "email": "sanjeev.sharma10@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-159525",
            "name": "National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Avonbank, Feeder Road,",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS2 0TB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "roloughlin@nationalgrid.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nationalgrid.com/",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVQC-9261-WGRM",
        "name": "Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C385827",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supply of a Temporary High Voltage Electrical Connection to the Queens Medical Centre",
        "description": "To facilitate delivery of its sustainability agenda, the Trust requires a Supplier to provide a 5MVA electrical connection to the Queen's Medical Centre. This includes laying approximately 4km of High Voltage cable within the Public Highway. This 5MVA supply will enable the unrestricted operation of the existing in situ heat pumps alongside the commissioning and partial operation of infrastructure that is required as part of the Trusts ongoing decarbonisation schemes. Without the 5MVA supply, then the Trust will not be able to deliver a proportion of the relevant schemes. The estimated value of the contract consists of PS700k of contestable works. The Trust has directly appointed National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC to undertake this work. Whilst some of the contestable works could have been carried out by an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), the Trust does not possess the relevant expertise necessary to manage an ICP working within the public highway, for example. By directly appointing National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC as the end-to-end supplier they will be responsible carrying out the full package of works consisting of all the offsite works that will take place associated with both the non-contestable (approximately PS100k-120k in addition to values quoted elsewhere on this notice) and contestable elements. It is therefore envisaged this will mitigate risks to the Trust in regard to extended program length and any potential delays.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-159525",
                    "name": "National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45315400",
                            "description": "High voltage installation work"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Supply of a Temporary High Voltage Electrical Connection the Queens Medical Cent",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 820000,
                "amount": 700000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "053044-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053044-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-09-02T10:29:47+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}