Scope
Description
AGH Solutions Ltd, on behalf of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, intends to procure a contestable works partner associated with the provision of a new 33/11kV electricity connection to support the new hospital development of Airedale General Hospital. The scope will include the design, supply, installation and commissioning of approximately 4.3km of 33kV underground cabling and associated fibre communications infrastructure, all required civil engineering and reinstatement works, the construction and fit out of a new on site 33/11kV primary metering substation, installation of two 15/30MVA transformers, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, earthing, testing, and all related activities necessary to deliver a fully compliant contestable connection up to the defined Point of Connection.
The contractor will be required to coordinate with Northern Powergrid and any statutory undertakers as necessary to ensure the delivery of an adoptable, standards compliant asset, the contractor must also hold all appropriate regulatory certificates and registrations aligned to NERS/ENA standards.
The Trust expressly reserves the right, in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and any other applicable legislation, to amend, vary, or otherwise modify the programme of works at any stage. Furthermore, should the scope of the project require expansion to accommodate additional or ancillary works and services necessary to achieve the desired outcome, the Trust may, at its sole discretion, increase the estimated fee by up to 50%. Any such adjustment shall be affected in a manner that is fair, transparent, and compliant with all relevant procurement regulations and statutory requirements.
Submissions in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) shall be made exclusively via the Atamis Digital Platform, in accordance with standard NHS procurement. This process is designed to ensure full transparency, traceability, and strict adherence to statutory requirements, including those set out in the Procurement Act 2023. All tender activities conducted through the platform will be subject to audit and oversight, thereby upholding the integrity and compliance of the procurement process.
Total value (estimated)
- £11,000,000 excluding VAT
- £13,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2029
- Possible extension to 1 January 2032
- 5 years, 1 month, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
extension required to facilitate any unforeseen time delays or programme alterations required to successfully execute this contract
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45232221 - Transformer substation
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Tender submission deadline
1 May 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) shall be made exclusively via the Atamis Digital Platform, in accordance with standard NHS procurement. This process is designed to ensure full transparency, traceability, and strict adherence to statutory requirements, including those set out in the Procurement Act 2023. All tender activities conducted through the platform will be subject to audit and oversight, thereby upholding the integrity and compliance of the procurement process.
https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4614579849119-Login-to-the-Portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RCF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVB-9664-WPWP
Skipton Road
Kieghley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Email: anhsft.procurementdept@nhs.net
Website: http://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
AGH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: AGH Solutions Ltd is a wholley owned subsidiary of ANHSFT and manages all procurements on their behalf.
- Companies House: 10942013
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJNR-3217-RCRZ
Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Martin Needham
Email: m.needham2@nhs.net
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
AECOM LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: specialist consultant and technical advisory supporting procurement
- Companies House: 01846493
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLX-5446-YHDX
Aldgate Tower
London
E1 8FA
United Kingdom
Email: KM-Europe@aecom.com
Website: http://www.aecom.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets