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title: "Supply of TX Transformer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Supply of TX Transformer

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of TX Transformer" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The contract encompasses the supply and installation of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer and associated HV and LV cabling at their Morriston site. This direct award, necessitated by the urgency of replacing a failed transformer, aims to restore electrical resilience and continuity across the estate. Awarded on 18th May 2026 to J & P Intelligent Solutions for Power, the contract will run from 19th May 2026 to 18th May 2027 and has a total value of £189,925 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, primarily benefiting firms possessing expertise in engineering works and construction, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale electrical and transformer systems projects. The direct award method underscores the importance of suppliers who can respond swiftly and provide reliable solutions compatible with existing infrastructure. Large enterprises with a solid track record in public sector projects would find this contract aligns with their capabilities, further strengthening their portfolio and enhancing business growth in the energy and utilities sector.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have procured the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer and the associated high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) cabling infrastructure at the Morriston site. The works would also be to replace existing cabling to the existing transformer. The works are intended to restore and improve electrical resilience across the estate by replacing the failed secondary transformer and associated aged cabling. The new equipment must meet or exceed the specifications below: Equipment Specification * Transformer Capacity: 1000 kVA * Type: Oil filled distribution transformer * Standard: IEC 60076 * Vector Group: Dyn11 * Primary / Secondary Voltage Ratio: 11,000 V / 415 V * Cooling Method: KNAN * Insulating Liquid: Midel 7131 (Natural Ester) * Core Material: Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) steel. * Conductor Material: Copper windings * Compliance: CE / UKCA marked * Installation Type: Suitable for installation within existing A Block Transformer House * Design Intent: Like for like replacement of original TX2 to maintain system uniformity and simplify maintenance. The supplier shall ensure that all proposed equipment is compatible with the existing DVLA HV/LV distribution network, protection systems and switchgear.

### Procurement Information

Due to the increased risk exposure resulting from the failure of the existing TX transformer configuration at DVLA, urgent action is required. Procuring a replacement transformer will address this risk by reinstating the resilience provided by a dual-transformer arrangement, ensuring that operational continuity and site-wide electrical resilience are fully restored.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045257-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,925 |
| Contracts value | £189,925 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J & P INTEELEGENT SOLUTIONS FOR POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045257-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041526-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037982-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045257-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041526-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037982-2026
  27th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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