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title: "BCU-ITT-64220 - Substation 4 Switchgear Upgrade -WMH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0784f1"
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buyer: "Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board"
published: "2026-10-09"
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# BCU-ITT-64220 - Substation 4 Switchgear Upgrade -WMH

Buyer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0784f1

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## Summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is procuring electrical engineering works to replace and upgrade the low-voltage switchgear infrastructure in Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The work is phased and forms part of the Nucleus Phase 1 programme, aiming to improve the resilience, reliability and operational flexibility of the hospital’s electricity distribution network. The project is based at the hospital in Wrexham. A JCT Intermediate Building Contract will be used. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement for the Health Board.

The Health Board invited offers through an open competition. Bidders were required to attend a site visit; failure to do so could lead to disqualification. The deadline for questions was 13 November 2026 at 12:00, and bids were due by 20 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 22 January 2027 to 21 January 2028. The estimated value is £950,000 excluding VAT (£1,140,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Tenders are evaluated on quality (40%) and cost (60%); the quality assessment covers technical capability, methodology, resources, relevant experience, compliance and governance, risk management, and ability to deliver the requirements.

This opportunity suits electrical engineering contractors with the qualifications and experience to carry out phased low-voltage switchgear replacement and upgrades in a hospital setting. Suppliers need to demonstrate a sound delivery methodology, sufficient resource capacity, relevant project experience, and the ability to manage compliance, governance and delivery risks. Experience working on live or operational electrical distribution infrastructure would be relevant to the stated aim of maintaining and improving hospital network resilience and reliability. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable participants, as are voluntary, community and social enterprises. The work requires attendance at a site visit, so bidders must be able to visit Wrexham Maelor Hospital as part of participation.

## Notice

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board requires a suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractor to undertake the phased replacement and upgrade of the Low Voltage (LV) switchgear infrastructure within Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The project forms part of the Nucleus Phase 1 programme and is intended to improve the resilience, reliability and operational flexibility of the hospital's electrical distribution network. Please note that a JCT Intermediate Building Contract will be utilised for this tender. Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory requirement. Failure to attend the site visit may result in disqualification from the tender process. To arrange a site visit, please contact: * Ben Humphreys - Ben.Humphreys@wales.nhs.uk - Tel - 03000848537 * Paul Jones - Paul.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk - Tel - 03000848525

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095754-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £950,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Postcode area | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Y Faenol |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095754-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095754-2026
  9th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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