---
title: "Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement

Buyer: DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a92

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## Summary

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process for the "Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear Life Cycle Replacement." This project is classified under the construction work industry category and took place at the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB). The procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, with the tender process starting in April 2025 and submissions closing by 10th June 2025. The contract was awarded on 24th November 2025 to TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE LTD, an SME based in Ladyville, Belize. The contract's value was approximately £750,000, with the work period commencing immediately upon award and scheduled to continue until 29th March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in substation construction and high voltage equipment supply, particularly those looking to expand their operations internationally, as the location of execution was in Belize. SMEs similar to TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE LTD that specialise in infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement method emphasised value for money, making it an attractive proposition for firms that can deliver cost-effective solutions. The successful participation in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, credibility, and potential for future contracts within the defence or broader infrastructure sectors.

## Notice

Life Cycle Replacement of Main Intake Substation High Voltage Switchgear at BATSUB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076363-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | £749,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TROPICAL HOLDINGS LADYVILLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31682540 - Substation equipment
- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076363-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018130-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076363-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018130-2025
  30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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