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BCU-ITT-64220 - Substation 4 Switchgear Upgrade -WMH

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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09 Oct 2026 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is procuring electrical engineering works to replace and upgrade the low-voltage switchgear infrastructure in Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The work is phased and forms part of the Nucleus Phase 1 programme, aiming to improve the resilience, reliability and operational flexibility of the hospital’s electricity distribution network. The project is based at the hospital in Wrexham. A JCT Intermediate Building Contract will be used. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement for the Health Board.

The Health Board invited offers through an open competition. Bidders were required to attend a site visit; failure to do so could lead to disqualification. The deadline for questions was 13 November 2026 at 12:00, and bids were due by 20 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 22 January 2027 to 21 January 2028. The estimated value is £950,000 excluding VAT (£1,140,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Tenders are evaluated on quality (40%) and cost (60%); the quality assessment covers technical capability, methodology, resources, relevant experience, compliance and governance, risk management, and ability to deliver the requirements.

This opportunity suits electrical engineering contractors with the qualifications and experience to carry out phased low-voltage switchgear replacement and upgrades in a hospital setting. Suppliers need to demonstrate a sound delivery methodology, sufficient resource capacity, relevant project experience, and the ability to manage compliance, governance and delivery risks. Experience working on live or operational electrical distribution infrastructure would be relevant to the stated aim of maintaining and improving hospital network resilience and reliability. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable participants, as are voluntary, community and social enterprises. The work requires attendance at a site visit, so bidders must be able to visit Wrexham Maelor Hospital as part of participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-ITT-64220 - Substation 4 Switchgear Upgrade -WMH

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board requires a suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractor to undertake the phased replacement and upgrade of the Low Voltage (LV) switchgear infrastructure within Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The project forms part of the Nucleus Phase 1 programme and is intended to improve the resilience, reliability and operational flexibility of the hospital's electrical distribution network. Please note that a JCT Intermediate Building Contract will be utilised for this tender. Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory requirement. Failure to attend the site visit may result in disqualification from the tender process. To arrange a site visit, please contact: * Ben Humphreys - Ben.Humphreys@wales.nhs.uk - Tel - 03000848537 * Paul Jones - Paul.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk - Tel - 03000848525

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0784f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095754-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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