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title: "BCU-ITT-61955 YMH DATACENTRE PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b47"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# BCU-ITT-61955 YMH DATACENTRE PROJECT

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b47

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## Summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, based in Bangor, is seeking tenders for their YMH Data Centre Project, with a focus on modular data centre delivery. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 18th March 2026, with enquiries accepted until 11th March. The project is underpinned by an open competition method, aimed at works, and falls within the industry category of installation and IT services. The total value of the project is £400,000 and it will be executed at a regional site in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in modular data centre solutions, electrical installations, and IT services to expand within the public sector. The project offers promising prospects for entities with expertise in resilient digital infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates are those who can demonstrate capacity for managing complex installations while ensuring compliance with rigorous healthcare sector standards. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming for a footprint in the healthcare and digital infrastructure industries. Interested parties are encouraged to act promptly to participate in this competitive tender process, which emphasises innovation alongside commercial and technical quality.

## Notice

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) require Modular external data centre to house six 48U cabinets including power (A&B boards), N+1 AC, energy efficient UPS (N+1, 20 min @ 30 kVA), IG55 fire suppression, cold aisle containment, environmental monitoring (Jacarta), vertical PDUs, raised floor, LPS 1175 SR2 shell. BCUHB is committed to delivering resilient and secure digital infrastructure, recognising that modern modular data centres are essential to maintaining continuity of clinical services. The Health Board seeks to appoint a contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of modular data centres in line with BCUHB performance and technical specifications. This will also help BCUHB support organisational objectives around Net Zero, digital resilience, and resource efficiency. The planned approach integrates environmental, economic and social considerations - ensuring the new data centres contributes to wider sustainability, ICT strategy, and estate-modernisation goals across the organisation. The contractor will provide a complete design-and-build solution, including detailed design, off site manufacture, delivery, installation, integration, and commissioning of all critical systems. This includes electrical distribution (LV, UPS, batteries, standby generation), mechanical cooling plant, fire detection and suppression, physical security, structured cabling, racks, containment, and environmental/monitoring systems. Designs must deliver the required capacity, resilience (e.g., N+1 or 2N), energy efficiency, and scalability. All works must comply with relevant standards, including CDM 2015, Building Regulations, BS 7671, BS EN 50600 (Data Centre Infrastructure), BS 5839 1, BS EN 15004, and NHS Wales digital and estates requirements. The contractor must provide design documentation, load/capacity calculations, testing plans, and full commissioning results, along with as built information and training at handover. The selected contractor must demonstrate proven experience in modular data centre delivery, appropriate technical qualifications, and the ability to work safely within live healthcare environments. The primary objective is to deliver a compliant, resilient, and future proof modular data centre solution that supports critical NHS digital services and operational continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016567-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
  All Technical Specification can be met on Etender Wales itt_123424

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlitt_123424
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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