---
title: "RIBA 2 concept design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfbb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# RIBA 2 concept design

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

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves the RIBA 2 concept design for a new high voltage sub-station. This project is part of the Francis Crick incomer with a capacity of 10 MVA and falls under the services category, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed and active as of 30th June 2026. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the project was procured under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, using a below-threshold procurement method. The associated contract runs from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2027, with a gross value of £26,619.60.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural and engineering services. Given its focus on specialised infrastructure development, companies with expertise in high voltage systems will find this project particularly appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Northmore Associates Limited, which was successfully awarded the contract, are well-suited for such projects, especially those based in or around Cambridge, maximising their local industry experience and resources. The competitive nature of this procurement also highlights the potential for similar future opportunities that could benefit SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

1514 -RIBA 2 concept design for a new CUH HV sub-station to form part of the new 10 MVA Francis Crick incomer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061060-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,183 |

## 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 | NORTHMORE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061060-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061060-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northmores.com
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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