Tender

Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 11:58

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:46

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:51

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, in collaboration with other health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland, inviting businesses to tender for a contract titled "Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls". The industry categories relevant to this tender include electricity distribution and control apparatus, electrical circuit components, and repair and maintenance services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the final submission deadline extended to 15 April 2026, and the award expected by 1 July 2026. Interested parties must note that this is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submission via the eTendersNI platform in English. The geographic location for this procurement covers Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in electrical and electromechanical services to support healthcare facilities. Companies possessing expertise in maintaining complex generator systems, particularly those compliant with the UKCPV codes, are well positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. With a high contract value exceeding £12 million, the potential for significant business growth is substantial. Businesses with a focus on innovation and quality, ensuring compliance with stringent specifications, and those capable of providing additional services as needed, will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement emphasises price competitiveness while also considering social value, presenting a well-rounded opportunity for responsive and capable businesses.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks to provide a Contract for the Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls to meet the requirements of the Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional services while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the service range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls. The deadline for PME responses is effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of health and social care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 05 December 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032812-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,872,292 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,872,292 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-08-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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