Tender

PQ Transformer Building

ORE CATAPULT

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, located in Glasgow, is actively seeking tenders for the project titled "PQ Transformer Building," within the works category of the construction industry. This procurement involves creating a facility to house a transformer for cable testing, adhering to National Grid standards. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition procurement method. Interested parties have until 17 February 2026 to submit their bids, following the specified guidelines on the Delta eSourcing portal. The opportunity is particularly significant, as it falls below the financial threshold for open competitions, with an estimated contract value of £900,000, making it accessible to smaller enterprises.

This tender represents an attractive prospect for companies specialising in structural works, cable installations, and fibre-optic technologies. With a contract period running from 1 March to 31 March 2026, the project provides a fast-tracked opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs due to its size and scope, fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and value delivery in the low and high-voltage cable industry, alongside potential collaborations in optical-fibre installations.

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Notice Title

PQ Transformer Building

Notice Description

The PQ Test Facility will provide housing for a transformer to run cable tests within a fenced area that meets National Grid EDS 07-4030. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Low-voltage-cable./WF8DSZC583 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WF8DSZC583

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008689-2026
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

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31321210 - Low-voltage cable

31321300 - High-voltage cable

32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

44221300 - Gates

44221310 - Access gates

45223200 - Structural works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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