Tender

Pathology Substation

GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking to undertake electrical works, including the replacement of Pathology LV Generators with two new generators and associated switchgear/controls and fuel systems at its College Street location in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. This project, titled "Pathology Substation," falls under the substation construction and electrical installation industry categories. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 21 January 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 12 January 2026. The procurement method is open competition with a focus on works, and the budget for this project is estimated at £1,300,000 (net) or £1,560,000 (gross). The contract is scheduled to begin on 10 February 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs and organisations involved in substation construction and electrical installation. The procurement is ideal for businesses that specialise in high-quality installations with competitive pricing, as the award criteria focus heavily on quality (60%) and price (40%). By participating, suitable businesses can strengthen their portfolios and demonstrate expertise in managing substantial electrical infrastructure projects. This open competition not only allows regional companies but also broadens the potential for those beyond the initial location restriction, fostering diverse business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Substation

Notice Description

The Electrical works associated with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire and the replacement of the existing Pathology LV Generators with new 2 x Generators and associated switchgear/controls and fuel systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083908-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232220 - Substation construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
David Wheatley
Contact Email
david.wheatley@swft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV10 7DJ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
Arbury
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

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