✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 9 Oct 2026, 16:17.
Opportunity overview
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
Classification
CPV45000000 — Construction work
CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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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.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial Envelope
Description
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.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
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.
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.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
22 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
21 Jan 2028, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
095754-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an electrical engineering contractor for phased replacement and upgrade of low-voltage switchgear in Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The works support the Nucleus Phase 1 programme and aim to improve electrical-distribution resilience, reliability and operational flexibility.
Who this may suit
Suitable for qualified, experienced electrical engineering and building-services contractors able to deliver live-hospital LV switchgear replacement works. Attendance at a site visit is mandatory.
Key points identified
Relevant contractor experience and competenceSuitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractorEvidence: "requires a suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractor"
Site visitMandatory; non-attendance may result in disqualificationEvidence: "Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory requirement. Failure to attend the site visit may result in disqualification from the tender process."
Site-visit contactBen Humphreys (Ben.Humphreys@wales.nhs.uk; 03000848537) or Paul Jones (Paul.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk; 03000848525)Evidence: Contact details supplied in the opportunity description for arranging a site visit.
96% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an electrical engineering contractor for phased replacement and upgrade of low-voltage switchgear in Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The works support the Nucleus Phase 1 programme and aim to improve electrical-distribution resilience, reliability and operational flexibility.
Who this may suit
Suitable for qualified, experienced electrical engineering and building-services contractors able to deliver live-hospital LV switchgear replacement works. Attendance at a site visit is mandatory.
Key deliverables
Phased replacement of LV switchgear infrastructure in Substation 4
Upgrade of the hospital electrical distribution infrastructure
Works supporting improved resilience, reliability and operational flexibility
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
Relevant contractor experience and competence
98% confidence
Suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractor
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"requires a suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineering contractor"
Site visit
99% confidence
Mandatory; non-attendance may result in disqualification
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"Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory requirement. Failure to attend the site visit may result in disqualification from the tender process."
Site-visit contact
99% confidence
Ben Humphreys (Ben.Humphreys@wales.nhs.uk; 03000848537) or Paul Jones (Paul.Jones5@wales.nhs.uk; 03000848525)
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Contact details supplied in the opportunity description for arranging a site visit.
Supplier eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown
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No financial standing, insurance, exclusion, registration, certification or company-size criteria are stated in the supplied notice data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
97% confidence
Up to £950,000
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Process value_max is 950000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount is 950000 GBP.
Contract form
99% confidence
JCT Intermediate Building Contract
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"a JCT Intermediate Building Contract will be utilised for this tender."
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing schedule, payment terms or evaluation pricing information is supplied.
Delivery
Delivery location
98% confidence
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Substation 4; Wales (UKL23)
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The description specifies Substation 4 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital; supplied delivery location region is UKL23.
Scope
99% confidence
Phased replacement and upgrade of low-voltage switchgear infrastructure
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"undertake the phased replacement and upgrade of the Low Voltage (LV) switchgear infrastructure within Substation 4"
Contract dates and duration
99% confidence
Unknown
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender
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display_status is "open"; stage is "tender"; source_status is "active".
Procedure
99% confidence
Open competition below threshold
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procurement_method is "open" and procurement_method_details is "Below threshold - open competition".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
20 November 2026, 12:00 UTC
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submission_deadline is "2026-11-20T12:00:00+00:00" and Lot 1 has the same deadline.
Lots
96% confidence
One active lot
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One supplied lot, Lot 1, has status "active"; no lot title or description is provided.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Mandatory site-visit risk
99% confidence
Failure to attend may result in disqualification; arrange attendance before submitting.
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"Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory requirement. Failure to attend the site visit may result in disqualification"
Live critical-infrastructure delivery risk
88% confidence
The work is within a hospital electrical distribution network and is intended to improve resilience and reliability; phasing and operational continuity are likely material delivery considerations, but detailed constraints are not supplied.
View supporting evidence
The project concerns phased LV switchgear works at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and aims to improve the resilience, reliability and operational flexibility of its electrical distribution network.
Scope-detail risk
99% confidence
Technical specifications, programme, outage arrangements, testing requirements, drawings and acceptance criteria are unknown from the supplied data.
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Only a high-level scope is supplied; no supporting tender documents or technical specification are included.
Commercial-detail risk
99% confidence
The contract uses JCT Intermediate Building Contract, but amendments, allocation of risk, pricing mechanism and payment terms are unknown.
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The description names the contract form only; no contract documents or commercial terms are supplied.
ProcuraAxis analysis supplements, but does not replace, the original notice and tender documents. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and commercial terms with the issuing authority.
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