Planning

LV3 Transformer Replacement

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 10:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the "LV3 Transformer Replacement" service. This procurement is categorised under repair and maintenance services of transformers and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, in collaboration with the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, has set this opportunity in the planning stage. The procurement will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including a future notice date on 30th October 2026, and a planned contract period starting on 30th January 2027 and concluding on 28th January 2028. The estimated contract value is £2 million, with a gross amount of £2.4 million, indicating that the project is above the procurement threshold. Potential tenderers should note that this opportunity is tailored to be suitable for SMEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those experienced in transformer maintenance and repair. Given the competitive nature of the procurement method, businesses equipped with innovative solutions and competitive pricing strategies will find this an attractive prospect to enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those offering specialised expertise in the transformer sector, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in public sector contracts within the central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LV3 Transformer Replacement

Notice Description

LV3 Transformer Replacement Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06976c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043808-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532200 - Repair and maintenance services of transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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