Airedale General Hospital - New Hospital Build - 33kV Contestable Connection Works

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.