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WLT - St Bernard's LV2 Substation Upgrade

WEST LONDON NHS TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West London NHS Trust for the upgrade of the HV-LV electrical infrastructure at St Bernard's Hospital, located in Southall, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "WLT - St Bernard's LV2 Substation Upgrade," falls under the industry category of works, specifically low-voltage installation work. Managed through a limited competition procurement method, it is below the threshold level. The tender is marked as complete, with key dates including the contract period from 2nd March 2026 to 21st October 2026, and was signed on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure, particularly those with capabilities in low-voltage installation work. Playfords Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with proven expertise in similar projects and the capacity to handle substantial scale works are best suited to compete. Consequently, firms with experience in public sector contracts and a focus on electrical systems upgrades could find potential business growth by engaging in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

WLT - St Bernard's LV2 Substation Upgrade

Notice Description

The upgrade of HV-LV electrical infrastructure (M.I.R/Tx.4/LV2) at St Bernard's Hospital,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06681a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315600 - Low-voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,494,215 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LONDON NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHALL
Postcode
UB2 4SD
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYFORDS

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