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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is overseeing a procurement process titled "NGH - Sub Mains Upgrade" under the industry category of electricity distribution and control apparatus. Located in Northampton, United Kingdom, the trust is in the tender stage of the procurement process, seeking to upgrade sub mains and distribution boards for the period 2026-27. This open procedure method invites submissions electronically until the tender period closes on 14th August 2026, with the contract award expected by 4th September 2026. The contract will commence on 5th October 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with a project value of £320,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses experienced in electrical supply, particularly those registered with NICEIC or an equivalent body for non-domestic work. Companies specialising in technical quality and commercial price competitiveness will find this contract beneficial for growth, as the award criteria place significant emphasis on these factors, with 50% weight on technical aspects, 40% on commercial pricing, and 10% on social value. The open nature of the procurement process allows diverse enterprises to participate, encouraging competitive submissions from across the industry.

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Notice Title

NGH - Sub Mains Upgrade

Notice Description

Sub Main and DB upgrade 2026-27 Replace alcumic sub main upgrade and DB according to tender summary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067869-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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