Supply of TX Transformer

Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068b7bProcurement Act 2023pending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£190k

Awarded 05 May 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

06 May 2026

Description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have procured the supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of a replacement TX2 1000 kVA distribution transformer and the associated high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) cabling infrastructure at the Morriston site. The works would also be to replace existing cabling to the existing transformer. The works are intended to restore and improve electrical resilience across the estate by replacing the failed secondary transformer and associated aged cabling. The new equipment must meet or exceed the specifications below: Equipment Specification • Transformer Capacity: 1000 kVA • Type: Oil filled distribution transformer • Standard: IEC 60076 • Vector Group: Dyn11 • Primary / Secondary Voltage Ratio: 11,000 V / 415 V • Cooling Method: KNAN • Insulating Liquid: Midel 7131 (Natural Ester) • Core Material: Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) steel. • Conductor Material: Copper windings • Compliance: CE / UKCA marked • Installation Type: Suitable for installation within existing A Block Transformer House • Design Intent: Like for like replacement of original TX2 to maintain system uniformity and simplify maintenance. The supplier shall ensure that all proposed equipment is compatible with the existing DVLA HV/LV distribution network, protection systems and switchgear.

Scope

Reference
CRN/26/09
Commercial tool
Standalone contract

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£190k

Award date

05 May 2026

Contract start

24 May 2026

Contract end

24 May 2027