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WPL 6025_HV Cable & RMU Replacement

UHS ESTATES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

16 Apr 2026 at 10:32

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31 Mar 2026 at 06:04

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:23

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UHS Estates Limited, in association with Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, focuses on the replacement of high-voltage cables and Ring Main Units (RMUs) required for enhancing infrastructural capacities in Southampton, UK. The industry category pertains to high-voltage equipment, with the current procurement stage indicating a contract termination as of 16th April 2026. The procurement method utilised is a direct award due to the unique technical compatibility requirements, which necessitated a singular supplier, Energy Network Services Ltd, who was formally involved. The end date for project implementation was documented as 11th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in high-voltage electrical equipment. Energy Network Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bournemouth, was engaged in supplying the necessary equipment, highlighting the scope for specialist suppliers to contribute to large-scale public infrastructure projects. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying energy infrastructure components will find similar projects promising in driving future growth given the need for specialised technical solutions. Such contracts can enable market expansion and reinforce supplier relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

WPL 6025_HV Cable & RMU Replacement

Notice Description

Ring Main Units (RMUs) required to support the wider HV cable replacement project at UEL. The original project was taken to market as a works package, with certain equipment assumed as free-issue at tender stage. Subsequent design and delivery changes mean the RMUs now need to be procured separately to complete the project.

Procurement Information

Only one supplier can supply the goods, services, or works required for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31321300 - High-voltage cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,016 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£326,016 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHS ESTATES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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