Tender

RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance" contract, aimed at conducting comprehensive electrical testing and inspections of approximately 6,000 electrical systems at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, is currently at the Tender stage. It is being conducted via an open procedure, and interested parties need to express their interest by registering through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Important deadlines to note include the enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 9th March 2026. The contract, valued at up to £300,000, is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, covering the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical system testing and maintenance, particularly those capable of meeting the technical and quality criteria outlined by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Given the scale of the project, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the award criteria heavily weighing on both the commercial and quality aspects. Companies involved in technical inspection and testing services, or those that provide repair and maintenance services of electrical installations, stand a promising chance to expand their portfolio and enhance business growth by securing this significant contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBH Electrical Test & Inspection Maintenance

Notice Description

Carry out full electrical test and inspection of approximately 6,000 electrical systems across Royal Bournemouth Hospital estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011288-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Rick Nurse
Contact Email
rick.nurse@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+443000194547

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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