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Inspection and Testing of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 13:02

Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The "Inspection and Testing of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)" contract involves Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) ensuring the reliability of power sources crucial for essential medical facilities such as critical care beds and theatres. This procurement, conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services and hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has reached the award stage with Power Control Ltd chosen as the supplier. The tender, within the services category, was managed as an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2026, running until 28th February 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The value of the contract is £533,497, with a gross amount of £640,196.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electricity distribution and related services, particularly those adept in maintaining critical infrastructure. SMEs, like Power Control Ltd, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those that can reliably perform regular inspections every six months and address arising issues promptly. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this can not only provide a stable income stream but also enhance a business’s reputation and visibility in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Inspection and Testing of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) provides health services to a population of around 472,400 people living within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. To ensure the smooth running of CAVUHB's operations, they require Surveying and Maintenance of the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). This ensures continued supply of power for life serving support such as critical care beds, theatres, x-ray, CT scanners and emergency lighting in the case of emergency. The contract will involve 6 monthly surveying of the power supply to ensure all equipment is in working order. Remedial work is then to be picked up should any issues arise CAVUHB posted an open FTS tender on the 15th October for this opportunity. The evaluation of the responses received has now concluded and CAVUHB are in a position to award this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extensions are to be taken in annual tranches and at the sole discretion of the Health Board

Planning Information

Please reach it out if you would like more information for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£533,497 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Harry Davies
Contact Email
harry.davies6@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL2 East Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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