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WPL06025 - HV Cable & RMU Replacement

UHS ESTATES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 13:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Jan 2026 at 13:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "WPL06025 - HV Cable & RMU Replacement" involves UHS Estates Limited as the buying organisation in Southampton, United Kingdom. This project, under the industry category of high-voltage cable replacement, is part of a larger effort to upgrade electrical infrastructure. It has progressed to the award stage as of 21 January 2026, with a contract period beginning on 9 February 2026 and concluding on 8 February 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, emphasising technical compatibility with existing networks and the absence of reasonable alternative suppliers, aligning with the UK Procurement Act 2023's specifications for critical infrastructure upgrades.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-voltage electrical components and services, particularly those experienced in working with NHS or large-scale public sector projects. Energy Network Services Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the feasibility for small to medium-sized enterprises to capitalise on specialised service contracts within the public sector. Prospective bidders with expertise in technical compatibility and cost-effective solutions within the utilities and infrastructure sectors may find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion and market growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WPL06025 - HV Cable & RMU Replacement

Notice Description

This relates to a one-off purchase of 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

This relates to a one off above threshold purchase of goods under the Procurement Act 2023. The project team have advised that there is no reasonable alternative supplier due to technical compatibility requirements with the existing HV network and installed equipment. Market conditions for specialist HV switchgear have been considered and costs independently reviewed as part of the project cost assurance process. A UK5 transparency notice will be published and the mandatory standstill period observed prior to contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005289-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 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
UHS ESTATES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wplcontractsadministrator@wpl.uhs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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