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Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Low-Voltage Switchgear

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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15 Oct 2026 at 11:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a specialist contractor to inspect, test and maintain its low-voltage switchgear and provide reactive support. The work covers critical electrical distribution equipment, including air circuit breakers, moulded case circuit breakers, switch-fuses and associated switchgear assets. The purpose is to keep the Health Board’s electrical systems safe, reliable and compliant, reducing the risk of electrical failure, fire and disruption to clinical services and patient care. Services will be delivered at Health Board properties in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. This is electrical equipment maintenance and related electrical services (CPV 50711000). The Health Board will enter into an agreement with one contractor; NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services is managing the procurement on its behalf.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The submission deadline was 13 November 2026 at 13:00, and the deadline for enquiries was 6 November 2026. Bids were to be submitted electronically through the etenderwales portal, in English or Welsh. The estimated contract value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The initial contract period runs from 11 January 2027 to 10 January 2030, with an option to extend by up to two years in two 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 60% commercial, 30% technical and 10% social value. The buyer expected to complete the award process by 14 December 2026.

This opportunity is suited to specialist electrical contractors with the technical capability to inspect, test and maintain low-voltage switchgear across multiple health-board premises, and to respond to faults as they arise. Suppliers should have experience maintaining critical electrical distribution infrastructure and equipment such as air circuit breakers, moulded case circuit breakers and switch-fuses. The work calls for a reliable service that supports safe and compliant operation and helps limit risks to clinical services and patient care. The buyer particularly welcomes bids from small and medium-sized enterprises. Commercial competitiveness carries the greatest evaluation weight, while technical quality and social value also contribute to the assessment. A single contractor will deliver the requirement across sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil, so bidders should be able to provide suitable coverage across both areas. The contract includes a potential extension subject to satisfactory performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Low-Voltage Switchgear

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre NHS Trust) ("NWSSP") on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board ("the Health Board"), which will enter into the Agreement with the successful supplier. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking to appoint a single specialist contractor to provide the inspection, testing, preventative maintenance and reactive support of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear across Health Board premises located within Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. The scope of the contract includes the maintenance of critical electrical distribution infrastructure, including but not limited to Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs), switch-fuses and associated LV switchgear assets. The services are required to support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the Health Board's electrical distribution systems, helping to minimise the risk of electrical failure, fire, disruption to clinical services and impacts on patient care. Suppliers are invited to submit a tender under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process will result in the award of a single-supplier contract ("the Agreement"). The services will be carried out at properties situated within the geographical areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. We particularly welcome responses from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by an additional 2 years (split 12 months + 12 months), subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078858
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097385-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315600 - Low-voltage installation work

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2030 3-4 years
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH
Postcode
CF45 4SN
Postcode Area
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
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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