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Consultancy Services - HV/LV Electrical Infrastructure Survey and Short-Term Resilience Works, Princess of Wales Hospital

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

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:01

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10 Feb 2026 at 07:54

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19 Nov 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, revolves around the provision of consultancy services for HV/LV electrical infrastructure survey and resilience works at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Wales (Region: UKL). The tender involved upgrading the hospital's electrical systems, with the current infrastructure dating back to approximately 1985. The procurement process, characterized by an open competition below the threshold, progressed through various stages, including tender initiation on November 19, 2025, and recent contract award actions in March 2026. It features Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as the procuring entity, with ETA Projects securing the contract to act as lead consultants. The project's timeline is set from April 9, 2026, to March 31, 2027, focusing on comprehensive surveys, technical assessments, and short-term resilience enhancements.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical engineering, consultancy services, and infrastructure resilience. It is particularly suited to organisations with experience in healthcare project management, architectural design, civil engineering, and fire engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of demonstrating relevant expertise in delivering similar infrastructure projects are poised to benefit, given the 60% weighting on cost and 40% on quality in the tender evaluation process. Engaging in such projects can bolster a firm's portfolio by showcasing capabilities in managing complex electrical systems within the healthcare sector, aligning with the Welsh Health Technical Memoranda standards for infrastructure resilience. The contract also opens avenues for ongoing support during the defects-period, offering prolonged engagement and potential for future collaborative endeavours.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services - HV/LV Electrical Infrastructure Survey and Short-Term Resilience Works, Princess of Wales Hospital

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) have awarded a Lead Consultant to undertake a comprehensive survey, assessment, and prioritised upgrade plan for the High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical infrastructure at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. The hospital's existing electrical infrastructure, dating from approximately 1985, contains several single points of failure across both HV and LV systems, including ageing switchgear, insufficient resilience, and limited standby generation capacity. The appointed consultant will be required to carry out a full technical survey of the HV/LV network, standby generators, and associated infrastructure; identify risk-critical defects; and develop high-level costed solutions aligned with Welsh Health Technical Memoranda (WHTM). The Lead Consultant will act as Lead Designer to develop and deliver approved short-term works aimed at improving resilience and reducing the immediate risk of supply failure. Duties will include preparation of design specifications, contractor competence assessment, tender documentation, project management, contract administration, site supervision, and oversight of testing and commissioning. The scope covers pre-contract services through to completion and defects-period support. The consultancy team is expected to include Electrical Engineering (lead), Architectural, Structural/Civil, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management, and CDM Principal Designer services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e49b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026145-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£30,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETA PROJECTS

Further Information

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