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title: "Central Area Campus HV replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059aec"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Central Area Campus HV replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059aec

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Edinburgh focuses on the urgent replacement of high voltage switchgear at various locations, including 40 George Square, Appleton Tower, and the Main Library substations. This contract, titled "Central Area Campus HV replacement" and classified under the "High voltage installation work" industry category, involves major works necessary due to identified risks associated with current equipment. The procurement stage is completed, as indicated by the active award status with a contract signing date of 28th August 2025. This limited procurement, bypassing a full competitive tender due to extreme urgency, was conducted without prior publication, as aligned with legal stipulations for unforeseeable urgent events.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialist contractors experienced in high voltage installation projects to engage with the University of Edinburgh, a key educational institution. FES Support Services, identified as a large-scale supplier, has already been appointed, suggesting scope for established businesses rather than SMEs. The project involved a substantial financial commitment of £4,158,306.57, indicating a high-value opportunity that requires considerable expertise and capacity in the specialised field of high voltage infrastructure. This underscores the potential for growth and market presence for suitable providers in the energy and electrical safety sectors.

## Notice

Replacement of high voltage switchgear.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Urgent safety works are required to replace existing VMX high voltage switchgear due to a nationally notified, failure incident. University of Edinburgh Estates, on behalf of UoE Estates Services Company Ltd, wishes to appoint a specialist high voltage contractor for the major replacement of 11kV high voltage (HV) switchgear at 40 George Square, Appleton Tower and Main Library substations.

### Procurement Information

Switchgear has been identified as being at high risk of failure, the impact of which could pose a very serious health & safety risk hazard and catastrophic damage to the University's Estate. Due to the nature of the failure, urgent works are required to replace the existing VMX high voltage switchgear identified as being at risk. A specialist contractor suitably experienced in this type of works was required to be appointed urgently and did not provide sufficient time to undertake a competitive tender process. An NCA was the only option to enable the appointment and work to mitigate the risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056798-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,158,306 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FES SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056798-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809994
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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