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30 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves the RIBA 2 concept design for a new high voltage sub-station. This project is part of the Francis Crick incomer with a capacity of 10 MVA and falls under the services category, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed and active as of 30th June 2026. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the project was procured under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, using a below-threshold procurement method. The associated contract runs from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2027, with a gross value of £26,619.60.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and engineering services. Given its focus on specialised infrastructure development, companies with expertise in high voltage systems will find this project particularly appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Northmore Associates Limited, which was successfully awarded the contract, are well-suited for such projects, especially those based in or around Cambridge, maximising their local industry experience and resources. The competitive nature of this procurement also highlights the potential for similar future opportunities that could benefit SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

RIBA 2 concept design

Notice Description

1514 -RIBA 2 concept design for a new CUH HV sub-station to form part of the new 10 MVA Francis Crick incomer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061060-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,183 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NORTHMORE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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