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title: "Boiler House, A&E LV Switch Panel Upgrade"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Boiler House, A&E LV Switch Panel Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c02fa425-46c0-454a-b666-44b3167a1e4d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for the project titled "Boiler House, A&E LV Switch Panel Upgrade". This initiative falls under the works category within the industry of electrical installation, specifically concerning switchboard panels. The tender is currently active and is set to close on 24th December 2020. The project is situated in the West Midlands region of England, with a total estimated value of £175,000. The process is being undertaken via an open procurement method, allowing potential bidders to submit their proposals.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation and switchboard installation works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are recognised as suitable bidders. Companies with relevant expertise in installing and upgrading critical electrical infrastructure, particularly those familiar with hospital environments, would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could significantly contribute to business growth, given the critical nature of the services required by the Trust.

## Notice

1.1 Lot 1 The Good Hope Hospital Boiler House is located in the middle of the Hospital site supplying steam to plant rooms across site. It is critical to the day to day running of the Hospital providing heating and hot water to all departments and wards. Within the Boiler House there is a Dorman Smith Electrical switch board that has been in service 35+ years. Due to being located within the boiler house it is at risk of being exposed to water leaks 1.2 Lot 2 The A&E Switch panel is located on the roof of A&E within the Plantroom. The panel supplies A&E Minors, Majors, Resus, Paediatrics A&E and OPD. The trust would like to improve the resilience of this Critical Switch Board by installing an additional switch board supplied from an alternative source with manual change over facility to dual feed critical Distribution boards and equipment. The Trust would prefer to issue both Lots to one Contractor however We will be able to award Lots independently if we feel it to be beneficial to the Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923d38cb-3784-4cbd-8049-064e718ee94f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32542000 - Switchboard panels
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923d38cb-3784-4cbd-8049-064e718ee94f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923d38cb-3784-4cbd-8049-064e718ee94f
  27th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Bravo procurement Portal

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