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UEP Switchgear Mains Electrical Panel Board for Bridport Hospital

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Feb 2026 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of an electrical panel board for Bridport Community Hospital has reached its completion stage. The contracting authority, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Poole, United Kingdom, initiated this direct procurement without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, titled "UEP Switchgear Mains Electrical Panel Board for Bridport Hospital," was signed on 10th November 2025, and its active period runs from 12th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to UEP Switchgear Ltd, a large enterprise based in Mildenhall, United Kingdom, specialising in electric switchboards, which aligns with the industry category under the CPV classification. The procurement was governed under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender creates significant opportunities for those in the electrical goods industry, particularly manufacturers specialising in electric switchboards. Businesses similar to UEP Switchgear Ltd, with capabilities in manufacturing large-scale electrical components, would find such contracts beneficial for growth through the supply of essential healthcare infrastructure. As Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust represents the public authority sector, engaging with such entities can pave the way for further collaborations and contracts in the public health industry. Additionally, understanding and participating in direct procurement processes can afford businesses insights and pathways into non-competitive tenders and essential service contributions, boosting their visibility and credibility in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

UEP Switchgear Mains Electrical Panel Board for Bridport Hospital

Notice Description

Manufacture and supply of a replacement mains electrical panel board for Bridport Community Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014042-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31214500 - Electric switchboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 277000

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
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
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UEP SWITCHGEAR

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