---
title: "Design fees for cable and substation installations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a9e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Design fees for cable and substation installations

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9e8

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in this contract was initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. The contract, titled "Design fees for cable and substation installations," focuses on reserving 10 MVA HV Capacity with UK Power Networks and includes initial design fees for related installations. This process falls under the services category, specifically architectural and related services. This contract covers the UKH12 region, specifically around Cambridge, and it was at the award stage as of 1st June 2026, when the contract became active. The contract is set to last until 30th June 2027, with a gross value of £85,152.41.

For businesses looking to expand in the engineering and architectural services sector, especially those with expertise in high-voltage capacity and substation projects, this tender presents potential growth opportunities. Large-scale companies, like Power On Connections Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements given their capacity to handle significant service contracts. This procurement follows a 'below threshold - unknown' method, providing space for larger design bureaus or engineering firms to win future tenders of this nature by leveraging their established industry expertise and proven track records.

## Notice

1422 - Reservation of 10 MVA HV Capacity with UKPN and initial design fees for cable and substation installations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,960 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POWER ON CONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051210-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.poweron-uk.co.uk/

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