Construction Contract Leads
Wales
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 9th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0784f1 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £950,000 |
Wales
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 9th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0784f1 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £950,000 |
Scope
Description
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 [at] wales.nhs.uk - Tel - 03000848537
• Paul Jones - Paul.Jones5 [at] wales.nhs.uk - Tel – 03000848525
Total value (estimated)
- £950,000 excluding VAT
- £1,140,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 January 2027 to 21 January 2028
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Participation
Conditions of participation
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.
The full details are outlined with the tender documents attached within Bravo.
The tender will be awarded to the most advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document.
Please note that the tender closing date is 20/11/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered.
The etenderwales bravosolution ref:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Project: project_64220 and itt_127842
Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 November 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Envelope | Evaluation of the bidder’s commercial submission, including overall contract cost, pricing structure, value for money, and any associated pricing information submitted in accordance with the tender... requirements and pricing schedule. | Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical Envelope | Assessment of the bidder’s technical capability, proposed methodology, resource capacity, relevant experience, approach to compliance and governance requirements, risk management arrangements, and... ability to deliver the services in accordance with the tender requirements. | Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBY-3981-QBMR
Headquarters Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd,
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Liliana Holmes
Telephone: +442921501733
Email: liliana.holmes [at] wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Liliana Holmes
Telephone: +442921501733
Email: liliana.holmes [at] wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Contact organisation
Contact Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for any enquiries.
