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Inspection and Testing of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

Awarded to Kendra Energy Solutions Limited, Power Control Ltd

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)(buyer)

Published
Published 15 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 17 October 2025
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Overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board procured inspection and testing services for uninterruptable power supplies to maintain critical hospital operations including life-support systems, theatres, and emergency lighting. The contract, valued at £2,612,208, was awarded on 16 February 2026 to Kendra Energy Solutions Limited and Power Control Ltd, and involves six-monthly surveys with remedial work as required. The work is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,500,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 September 2025
Questions by
10 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Energy-management services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,612,208
Award date
16 February 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 28 February 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
28 February 2031
Against estimate
25% below
Bids received
3
Winners
  • Kendra Energy Solutions Limited
  • Power Control Ltd

This contract ends on 28 February 2029, or 28 February 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Technical40%
  • Commercial60%

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Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,809 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 26.1× the median.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in the last 12 months

142

contracts awarded, worth £4,839,224,253 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    26 February 2026

  2. Contract

    24 February 2026

  3. Contract

    16 February 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    17 September 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    15 September 2025

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