---
title: "Replacement Switchboard - Power Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055cd1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055cd1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-10"
---

# Replacement Switchboard - Power Upgrade

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055cd1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust involves the 'Replacement Switchboard - Power Upgrade' aimed at enhancing power systems while ensuring the continuity of essential services like 999-call handling and IT infrastructure. This project, located in Exeter under the UKK region, falls under the industry category of works and involves electrical installation. With a direct procurement method below the threshold—conducted without competition—the contract has been awarded to EX2 Group Limited. The contracting process concluded with the award notice published on 10th July 2025, and the anticipated contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The upcoming signature date is scheduled for 31st July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in electrical installation works and infrastructure upgrades. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by the successful awarding to EX2 Group Limited, a local SME based in Exeter. Companies with expertise in power systems and those capable of extensive project planning and execution amidst operational constraints stand to benefit from pursuing similar contracts within the public healthcare infrastructure sector.

## Notice

Upgrade of power systems configuration whilst maintaining our 999-call handling provision and IT Infrastructure across the Trust estate. These works will require extensive planning with Estates, IT & the EOC as these works will see us having to turn power off to certain parts of the building for several days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038956-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX2 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038956-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038907-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038956-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038907-2025
  10th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ex2-group.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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