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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:52

Award

26 May 2026 at 08:42

Award

26 May 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, under the title "Air circuit breakers," has concluded in the Award stage. The Health Board, located in Newport, UK, sought the replacement of defective air circuit breakers at YYF Hospital due to safety risks. Direct procurement was employed without competition as it was below the threshold, with ABB Limited chosen as the supplier. The procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and equipment, with the contract beginning on 15th June 2026 and ending on 30th June 2026 for a value of £41,740.06. The process was carried out by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of the Health Board.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and equipment, particularly those capable of supplying goods promptly under tight deadlines. Large-scale businesses such as ABB Limited that have experience in delivering high-quality electrical components fit the supply criteria well due to the specificity and safety requirements of the components involved. For aspiring businesses seeking growth avenues, understanding elements of direct procurement and fulfilling niche demands in public sector health infrastructure can be particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Air circuit breakers

Notice Description

Two new air circuit breakers are required for the generator changeover panel at YYF Hospital.The existing ABB Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) have been inspected and found to have a structural crack in the breaker chassis. This represents a significant safety and reliability risk, as the chassis is a critical component providing mechanical integrity, alignment of internal contacts, and containment during fault conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055306-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£33,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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