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CHP Upgrade Works

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

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:50

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded the contract for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system upgrades to Clarke Energy. This project, located in Cardiff (region UKL22), falls under the services category within the utilities sector. The award stage of the procurement process was confirmed on 31st October 2025, with an impending contract signature due by 13th November 2025. The total contract value is approximately £672,000, with the work commencing on 17th November 2025, and projected to be completed by 31st March 2026. This procurement was executed through a direct award method due to the specialised nature of the services required and Clarke Energy’s existing involvement and expertise in maintaining the current CHP systems for over 16 years.

This tender presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical distribution equipment repair and maintenance. Large-scale enterprises with existing proficiency in providing bespoke services to public authorities, particularly within the healthcare industry, are particularly well-suited for similar future contracts. The direct engagement of Clarke Energy underscores the importance of possessing specialized knowledge and long-term experience with specific systems, suggesting that firms with niche expertise and a proven track record in the utilities sector could enhance their competitive advantage for similar direct awards in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHP Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) has had a contract in place for the last 16 years for a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system. Recently a new maintenance contract has been put in place with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as they are the only provider who can undertake works due to the specialised nature of the requirement. Both of the CHP's have now exceeded a run time of 90,000 hours and therefore a major service upgrade is required. As no overhaul has been undertaken in the previous 16 years, the risk of plant failure is increasing until these works are complete. It is proposed to upgrade one of the two CHP's at present and then run the second CHP on a decreased operating load to reduce the risk of plant failure.

Procurement Information

Clarke Energy implemented the CHP system in 2008 and have since provided all associated maintenance for the system. Due to the complexity of the system and the fact that the CHP's have now run for over 90,000 hours, greatly increasing the risk of plant failure, only the OEM can perform the upgrades due to the relevant experience and knowledge they have gained on implementing and maintaining this system in the past 16 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070038-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
+442921500292

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARKE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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