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Supply of TX Transformer

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

06 May 2026 at 13:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea is engaging in a public procurement process for the "Supply of TX Transformer". This process involves the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer at the Morriston site. The project aims to restore and enhance the electrical resilience across the estate by replacing a failed secondary transformer along with the associated high and low voltage cabling. The procurement falls within the construction and engineering industry category and is being executed through a direct award method due to the urgent need for replacement. The contract stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract value set at £189,925 plus VAT, and is set to commence on 25th May 2026 and end on 24th May 2027.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale engineering and construction firms that can deliver high-quality electrical infrastructure solutions. Companies adept at handling high voltage distribution networks, transformers installation, and electrical resilience improvements will find this project well-suited to their expertise. Working with a central government public authority like the DVLA could enhance a company's portfolio and foster further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of TX Transformer

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have procured the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer and the associated high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) cabling infrastructure at the Morriston site. The works would also be to replace existing cabling to the existing transformer. The works are intended to restore and improve electrical resilience across the estate by replacing the failed secondary transformer and associated aged cabling. The new equipment must meet or exceed the specifications below: Equipment Specification * Transformer Capacity: 1000 kVA * Type: Oil filled distribution transformer * Standard: IEC 60076 * Vector Group: Dyn11 * Primary / Secondary Voltage Ratio: 11,000 V / 415 V * Cooling Method: KNAN * Insulating Liquid: Midel 7131 (Natural Ester) * Core Material: Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) steel. * Conductor Material: Copper windings * Compliance: CE / UKCA marked * Installation Type: Suitable for installation within existing A Block Transformer House * Design Intent: Like for like replacement of original TX2 to maintain system uniformity and simplify maintenance. The supplier shall ensure that all proposed equipment is compatible with the existing DVLA HV/LV distribution network, protection systems and switchgear.

Procurement Information

It is imperative that urgent action is taken to replace the TX2 transformer and restore the dual configuration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J & P INTELLEGENT SOLUTIONS FOR POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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