--- title: "Principal Contractor for Fire Improvement Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Hywel Dda University Local Health Board" published: "2026-10-26" --- # Principal Contractor for Fire Improvement Works Buyer: Hywel Dda University Local Health Board Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078fcc.json) ## Summary Hywel Dda University Local Health Board appointed a principal contractor to deliver fire improvement construction works at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. The requirement is construction work to improve fire safety at a hospital, with the contractor responsible for principal-contractor delivery. It is a focused hospital works project rather than a general building-services contract. The buyer is the local health board, which provides health services across its area. The project location is Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. The contract has been awarded and signed. Hywel Dda University Local Health Board selected T Richard Jones (Betws) Ltd following a mini-competition under the Carmarthen Council South & West Wales Regional Construction Framework, Lot 4a. The contract was signed on 23 October 2026, with a two-year term starting 4 February 2027. Its value is £5,143,278.85. The published evaluation gave quality a 60% weighting and price 40%. Two bids were received, both from SMEs. The procurement record marks the lot cancelled, while the award and contract are recorded as active; no cancellation of the award or contract is reported. This award demonstrates demand from Hywel Dda University Local Health Board for principal-contractor delivery of hospital fire improvement works, at a scale requiring a substantial construction project team and the capacity to manage delivery over a two-year programme. A credible competitor would need relevant experience coordinating construction works in an operational healthcare setting and delivering fire-safety improvements, alongside the management capability expected of a principal contractor. The scoring placed greater weight on quality than price, so evidence of a sound delivery approach and relevant technical competence would be important alongside a competitive cost. The route used was a mini-competition among suppliers on the regional construction framework, making framework access relevant to competing for this specific requirement if it returns to market. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Local Health Board has awarded a contract for a Principal Contractor for construction delivery for fire improvement works at Glangwili General Hospital. A mini competition exercise was undertaken via the Carmarthen Council South & West Wales Regional Construction Framework whereby T Richard Jones Ltd was appointed as best overall score. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hywel Dda University Local Health Board has awarded a contract for a Principal Contractor for construction delivery for fire improvement works at Glangwili General Hospital. A mini competition exercise was undertaken via the Carmarthen Council South & West Wales Regional Construction Framework whereby T Richard Jones Ltd was appointed as best overall score. The contract will commence on 4th of February 2027 for a two year term ### Procurement Information A mini competition exercise was undertaken within the Carmarthen Council South & West Wales reginal Construction Framework Lot 4a to award the contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100838-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,143,278 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Hywel Dda University Local Health Board | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Postcode area | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3BT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | T Richard Jones (Betws) Ltd | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health ## Release History - 26 Oct 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100838-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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