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BCU-ITT-64220 - Substation 4 Switchgear Upgrade -WMH

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board · NHS and health

In brief

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking for suppliers for construction and architecture and engineering work (Wales).

The estimated value is £950,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 22 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 20 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 20 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Envelope 40% · Commercial Envelope 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 359 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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 - [phone number removed] • Paul Jones - [email removed] - Tel – [phone number removed]

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £950,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Site visit?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 095754-2026

About the buyer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

ABB Limited1 contract
Otis Ltd1 contract
SHJ Hospital Pipelines Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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From notice 095754-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.