Planning

Independent Connection Provider

NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Independent Connection Provider". This procurement involves constructing a new 33kV substation at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Peterborough to meet the power demands for the new hospital programme. The process also includes an interim 11kV solution during the construction phase. Engaging with the Trust by 6th February 2026 is encouraged for interested parties. The total contract value is up to £8,400,000, and the procurement falls under the works category with a substantial construction focus. Specific timelines are set, with the order anticipated around July 2026 and project completion by early November 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for Lloyds registered NERS accredited contractors, particularly those specializing in substation construction. As the project involves both contestable works and design adoption, it offers a platform for showcasing expertise in high-voltage electrical installations. SMEs are suitable for this contract, ensuring diverse business participation and growth through collaboration with a reputable public authority. Interested businesses should embrace this as a chance to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Connection Provider

Notice Description

The Trust is building a new 33kV substation within the site compound of Hinchingbrooke hospital to cater to the power demand requirements for the new hospital programme. There will also be an interim solution of 11kV that will be required to be provided as part of the works to meet any power required during the construction phase of the new hospital and any enabling work projects. The 33kV and 11kV works will be carried out by an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) for all the contestable works who is a Lloyds registered NERS accredited contractor. The non-contestable works which will be carried out by the DNO have already been procured by the Trust and is progressing based on the accepted programme. The ICP who will carryout the works is expected to adopt the design after verifying it and this design will belong to the ICP's who is carrying out the works. The order is expected to be placed with the successful ICP in the month of July 2026 with the aim that the construction works will be completed and handed over to the client by early November 2027. The Trust is seeking expressions of interest from Lloyds registered NERS accredited contractors to discuss the planned procurement and programme. If you are interested please contact the HHRP procurement team at nwangliaft.hhrpprocurement@nhs.net with your contact details

Planning Information

Please contact the Trust at nwangliaft.hhrpprocurement@nhs.net before the deadline so that we can setup a conversation with you directly

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006720-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232220 - Substation construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme
Contact Email
nwangliaft.hhrpprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9GZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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