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Design fees for cable and substation installations

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved in this contract was initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. The contract, titled "Design fees for cable and substation installations," focuses on reserving 10 MVA HV Capacity with UK Power Networks and includes initial design fees for related installations. This process falls under the services category, specifically architectural and related services. This contract covers the UKH12 region, specifically around Cambridge, and it was at the award stage as of 1st June 2026, when the contract became active. The contract is set to last until 30th June 2027, with a gross value of £85,152.41.

For businesses looking to expand in the engineering and architectural services sector, especially those with expertise in high-voltage capacity and substation projects, this tender presents potential growth opportunities. Large-scale companies, like Power On Connections Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements given their capacity to handle significant service contracts. This procurement follows a 'below threshold - unknown' method, providing space for larger design bureaus or engineering firms to win future tenders of this nature by leveraging their established industry expertise and proven track records.

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Notice Title

Design fees for cable and substation installations

Notice Description

1422 - Reservation of 10 MVA HV Capacity with UKPN and initial design fees for cable and substation installations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER ON CONNECTIONS

Further Information

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