Scope
Reference
CTM-DIR-60908
Description
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have direct award a contract to FP
Hurley & Sons Ltd for the replacement of the existing Carrier 30HS 161 air-cooled chiller
at Princess of Wales Hospital.
The works include the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new air-cooled
chiller using a low-GWP refrigerant, together with associated mechanical, electrical and
craneage activities.
This replacement is required due to the age and condition of the existing chiller, which
poses increasing reliability, environmental, and operational risks. The new system will
improve energy efficiency, ensure continuity of cooling to critical clinical areas and support
NHS sustainability objectives
Contract 1. Replacement of Existing Chiller at Princess of Wales Hospital
Supplier
Contract value
- £220,000 excluding VAT
- £265,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 November 2025
Contract dates
- 19 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
- 3 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
To address the critical issue of the imminent failure risk posed by the ageing and increasingly unreliable chiller infrastructure, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), intend to direct award to FP Hurley & Sons Ltd, a trusted contractor, allowing the hospital to act swiftly and efficiently, minimising disruption and ensuring continuity of service. Any failure of this chiller would have serious consequences, as stable cooling is essential to maintain safe environmental conditions for patients, staff, medical equipment, and medicines. Unplanned downtime would jeopardise service delivery, compromise patient comfort and safety, and trigger costly emergency measures such as hiring temporary chillers.
Supplier
FP Hurley & Sons
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHC-9655-VHHR
Queens Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF31 3UT
United Kingdom
Email: bridgend@fphurley.co.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Replacement of Existing Chiller at Princess of Wales Hospital
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah V Evans
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Summary of their role in this procurement: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership doing the procurement on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCZ-4581-GCVG
Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah V Evans
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) for any enquiries.