Tender

HV Authorised Persons, Installation, and Maintenance Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tender submissions for High Voltage Authorised Persons, Installation, and Maintenance Services. This opportunity is part of an open procedure aimed at providing continuous emergency cover and comprehensive maintenance of HV systems across participating Trust sites in Birmingham. The scope includes statutory compliance and extensive reporting aligned with Trust requirements. The tender is currently active, with key dates including the submission deadline on 27th March 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 19th March 2026. The competition falls within the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category and covers two lots valued at £4,800,000 gross across the contract period starting May 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high voltage electrical systems and maintenance services. Particularly suited for SMEs and organisations focused on social value and technical innovation, the contract includes provisions for renewal and potential options for additional works. Successful bidders may be awarded up to two lots, each evaluated independently based on quality and price criteria. The procurement process encourages participation from organisations capable of delivering high-quality technical outcomes, creating avenues for business growth in the electrical maintenance sector within healthcare environments.

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Notice Title

HV Authorised Persons, Installation, and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of High Voltage (HV) Authorised Persons services, including 24/7 emergency HV cover, and the installation, inspection, testing, and planned preventative maintenance of HV systems across participating Trust sites. Services include statutory compliance, maintenance of transformers, switchgear and RMUs, and full reporting in line with Trust safety, operational and KPI requirements. The contract may be accessed by other NHS Trusts within the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB Cluster as permitted in the tender documents.

Lot Information

2. Technical Envelope (Lot 1)

Lot 1 - 24/7 High Voltage Authorised Persons (AP) Cover

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

4. Technical Envelope (Lot 2)

Lot 2 - High Voltage Installation and Maintenance Services

Options: Options may include additional HV installation works, replacements, and reactive remedial tasks instructed as required during the contract term

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017977-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45315400 - High voltage installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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