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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Risk Assessment of Lightning Protection System", with a focus in the services category, specifically technical inspection and testing services. The project's scope includes conducting a comprehensive risk assessment of lightning protection systems across various sites within the Health Board's estate, located in the Cardiff area. Interested parties should note the upcoming market engagement milestone due on 13 July 2026, where they are encouraged to express interest by contacting the provided email. The procurement process is overseen by the NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations and central government guidelines. The tender is expected to advance towards formal notices around 22 July 2026, with the contract period slated from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, especially those adept in risk assessment of lightning protection systems aligned with BS EN 62305-2:2013 standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly mentioned as suitable candidates, indicating a supportive environment for smaller businesses to compete. Companies with experience in producing detailed risk assessments and visual inspections of lightning protection systems, including documentation with photographic evidence, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could markedly enhance the profile and operational reach of businesses meeting these criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Risk Assessment of Lightning Protection System

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have a requirement for a contractor to carryout a full risk assessment to BS EN 62305-2:2013 across numerous sites within the Health Board's Estate. The Contractor shall be responsible for producing a detailed risk assessment for all buildings, and detailed drawings of any existing lightning protection systems for each property as part of the assessment. Where applicable the contractor shall visually inspect any property with an existing lightning protection system. Colour Photographs of each existing system shall be taken and submitted with the inspection report showing down conductors, earth test points, pits and air terminations.

Planning Information

Please reach out to harry.davies6@wales.nhs.uk to express your interest in this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c40f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063088-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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