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Facilitation work - grid connection.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust engaging in facilitation work related to the grid connection for remotely located solar power. As per the contracting authority, the procurement is for services, with the industry category focusing on electricity distribution and related services. The location of activity is primarily in the Cambridge region (UKH12), with the tender being awarded. The procurement method falls below the threshold, and the award was concluded on 5th February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £45,401.02, started on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in electricity distribution and grid connection services, fostering potential growth in the renewable energy sector. The procurement is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in providing innovative solutions for regulated grid connections. Companies with a focus on sustainable energy solutions and established expertise in dealing with central government contracts could find this an ideal opportunity for strategic expansion and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Facilitation work - grid connection.

Notice Description

650 - Facilitation work to permit regulated mains grid connection power remote solar.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK POWER NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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