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High Voltage Electricity Connection Temporary Ring Main Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, revolves around a project titled "High Voltage Electricity Connection Temporary Ring Main Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital". This initiative falls under the 'works' industry category and is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the award stage, with Northern Powergrid (Northeast) PLC designated as the supplier. The procurement involved a direct method below threshold without competition, adhering to the legal framework outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA. Significant dates include a future signature milestone scheduled for 9th February 2026, with the contract period running from 25th February 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the high voltage electricity installation sector, specifically those capable of undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. Given the project's requirements for replacing high voltage equipment and cabling at both the Sunderland Royal and Sorley Substations, companies with experience in infrastructure maintenance and upgrade would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio in the public sector and foster growth through the development of specialised expertise in energy distribution networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Voltage Electricity Connection Temporary Ring Main Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Notice Description

Brief Scope of Works, the project consists of two primary workstreams: 1. Sunderland Royal Substation - Replacement of existing HV equipment and associated cabling. 2. Sunderland Sorley Substation - Enabling works, replacement of HV equipment, and associated cabling. Northern Powergrid are the licensed Distribution Network Operator (DNOs) for this infrustructure i.e. they are the owner and operator of the electricity distribution network infrastructure in this region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,174 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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