HV Authorised Persons, Installation, and Maintenance Services

Procurement reference

C427813

Procurement description

The requirement is for the provision of High Voltage (HV) Authorised Persons services, including 24/7 emergency HV cover, and the installation, inspection, testing, and planned preventative maintenance of HV systems across participating Trust sites. Services include statutory compliance, maintenance of transformers, switchgear and RMUs, and full reporting in line with Trust safety, operational and KPI requirements.

The contract may be accessed by other NHS Trusts within the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB Cluster as permitted in the tender documents.

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

4000000.00 GBP to 4000000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2031

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Description

Lot 1 – 24/7 High Voltage Authorised Persons (AP) Cover

CPV classifications

• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Lot value (estimated)

150000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

180000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Authority will evaluate each Lot independently. A supplier may bid for one or both Lots, and may be awarded a maximum of two Lots. Each Lot will be awarded to a single supplier, based on the evaluation criteria and compliance with mandatory requirements.

Award criteria

Description

Lot 2 – High Voltage Installation and Maintenance Services

CPV classifications

• 45315400 - High voltage installation work
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
• 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Lot value (estimated)

3850000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

4620000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The initial contract term shall be three years with the potential for two separate one-year extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Options may include additional HV installation works, replacements, and reactive remedial tasks instructed as required during the contract term

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Authority will evaluate each Lot independently. A supplier may bid for one or both Lots, and may be awarded a maximum of two Lots. Each Lot will be awarded to a single supplier, based on the evaluation criteria and compliance with mandatory requirements.

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

27 March 2026, 17:00PM

Enquiry deadline

19 March 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 April 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English