High Voltage Switchgear Warranty Support, Maintenance & Emergency Response Services

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed a direct award procurement process related to high voltage switchgear warranty support, maintenance, and emergency response services. This contract, which falls under the services category, is specifically aimed at supporting Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board's electrical infrastructure and will be delivered in the UK region of Cardiff. The award was finalised on 3rd August 2026, with the contract set to start on 19th August 2026 and continue until 18th August 2027. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold without competition, due to the incumbent supplier's detailed network knowledge, ensuring uninterrupted services.

This procurement presents business opportunities for organisations specialising in electrical maintenance, warranty support, and emergency response services, especially those with expertise in managing high voltage systems. Firms with capabilities in supporting critical healthcare infrastructure will find particular advantages, as the contract requires maintaining operational safety and reliability. Although this contract was directly awarded to the existing supplier, National Grid South Wales, businesses aiming to explore similar future opportunities should consider building a strong knowledge base and technical expertise in healthcare electrical systems to qualify for upcoming procurements as longer-term strategies are developed.

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Notice Title

High Voltage Switchgear Warranty Support, Maintenance & Emergency Response Services

Notice Description

NWSSP on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board intends to award this contract directly to National Grid South Wales under Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract relates to the continued provision of High Voltage maintenance, warranty support and emergency response services for the Health Board's existing electrical infrastructure. National Grid is the incumbent provider and has detailed knowledge of the Health Board's High Voltage network, including system configuration, maintenance history, asset condition, warranty arrangements and operational requirements. A change of supplier would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in the operation and maintenance of the existing infrastructure, including the transfer and validation of asset records, maintenance information, warranty documentation and site-specific network knowledge across multiple hospital sites. The direct award is necessary to maintain continuity of support for critical electrical infrastructure that underpins essential healthcare services, minimise operational risk and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Health Board's estate whilst a longer-term procurement strategy is developed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY 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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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

NATIONAL GRID SOUTH WALES

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