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Supply of TX Transformer

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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18 May 2026 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 May 2026 at 13:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Apr 2026 at 11:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of TX Transformer" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The contract encompasses the supply and installation of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer and associated HV and LV cabling at their Morriston site. This direct award, necessitated by the urgency of replacing a failed transformer, aims to restore electrical resilience and continuity across the estate. Awarded on 18th May 2026 to J & P Intelligent Solutions for Power, the contract will run from 19th May 2026 to 18th May 2027 and has a total value of £189,925 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, primarily benefiting firms possessing expertise in engineering works and construction, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale electrical and transformer systems projects. The direct award method underscores the importance of suppliers who can respond swiftly and provide reliable solutions compatible with existing infrastructure. Large enterprises with a solid track record in public sector projects would find this contract aligns with their capabilities, further strengthening their portfolio and enhancing business growth in the energy and utilities 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

Due to the increased risk exposure resulting from the failure of the existing TX transformer configuration at DVLA, urgent action is required. Procuring a replacement transformer will address this risk by reinstating the resilience provided by a dual-transformer arrangement, ensuring that operational continuity and site-wide electrical resilience are fully restored.

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/045257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£189,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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 INTEELEGENT SOLUTIONS FOR POWER

Further Information

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