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

What the buyer is asking for

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

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 40%qualityTechnical EnvelopeAssessment 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.
• 60%costCommercial EnvelopeEvaluation 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.

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• 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.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published28 days ago

   9 Oct 2026, 15:08 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 7 days

   13 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 14 days

   20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice9 Oct 2026, 15:08 BST095754-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender