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title: "GB-Bedford: Bedford Hospital South Wing - Design and build of Electrical Infrastructure Phase 1"
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buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# GB-Bedford: Bedford Hospital South Wing - Design and build of Electrical Infrastructure Phase 1

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e732f0c-4b8f-4fbb-af53-a315b7fa7ec4

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "GB-Bedford: Bedford Hospital South Wing - Design and build of Electrical Infrastructure Phase 1." This project falls under the category of electrical installation work and is set in Bedford, located in the East of England. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions extended to 25 February 2022. The contract, worth between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, is expected to commence on 28 March 2022 and conclude by 30 September 2022. The procurement will adopt an open procedure method aimed at selecting a contractor responsible for the design and installation of an upgraded high voltage distribution system at the hospital.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in construction, particularly those specialising in electrical work, substation construction, and high voltage installations. Companies that can adeptly manage complex design and build projects are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the project's scale and the trust's commitment to meeting modern NHS standards, potential bidders should have experience in providing comprehensive solutions that include both design and practical implementation within a healthcare setting.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 January 2022 for the following reason: Extension of tender deadline by two weeks to 25 February 2021(Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Contractor to develop the package of information as a design and build project, developing the design, supply, install, test and commission of a complete substation and all equipment and connections as part of their works for the substation HV4 project at Bedford Hospital South Wing. The project comprises of the phase 1 upgrade of the electrical infrastructure project to provide a new High Voltage (HV) and principle Low Voltage (LV) distribution system, comprising of a new substation HV4 and housing at Bedford Hospital to provide a system which meets the latest NHS recommendations and supports the future Trust redevelopment plans. Tender includes the following design package- RIBA stage 4A MEP design and RIBA stage architectural and structural designs.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7896fa4b-3531-43af-baf5-ac44f62b8b2a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31682540 - Substation equipment
- 45215140 - Hospital facilities construction work
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7896fa4b-3531-43af-baf5-ac44f62b8b2a
- 14 Jan 2022 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7896fa4b-3531-43af-baf5-ac44f62b8b2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7896fa4b-3531-43af-baf5-ac44f62b8b2a
  25th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedford:-Bedford-Hospital-South-Wing---Design-and-build-of-Electrical-Infrastructure-Phase-1/88M7C898C2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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