Scope
Reference
C422111
Description
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking preliminary market engagement under the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to contestable electrical connection works associated with the Future Paget Programme.
The proposed works relate to infrastructure enabling an import capacity of 14,000kVA and include:
- 33kV and 11kV cable installation
- New primary substation construction
- Switchgear and transformer installation
- Associated metering and jointing works
Estimated value of contestable works: £6,000,000 (indicative).
Non-contestable works will be delivered by UK Power Networks.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 March 2026
Engagement process description
Engagement is by Request for Information (RFI). Suppliers are invited to submit high-level proposals and indicative pricing.
All responses must be submitted via the Atamis Health Family eCommercial Portal.
This notice is for market engagement purposes only and is not a call for competition.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 March 2026
Contracting authority
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCJ-6961-YPQN
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Email: nathan.griffen@nnuh.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government