Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d16-ef77-7394-be66-23446f447adc/supply-chain-notice-central-substation-riba4-build pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Central Substation RIBA4 & Build [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £1,300,000 Published 19 Mar 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The overarching requirement of the project is to develop the RIBA Stage 3 Design into a complete RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design and subsequently build and commission the new Central Substation building (through RIBA Stage 5 and 6). This project is split into two principal Phases as outlined below - a Design Phase (1) and a Build Phase (2), each with their own corresponding Work Packages. In summary, this Project includes the following work packages: Project Phase 1 (Design) includes the following work packages: - WP 1: Survey and assessment work to facilitate the RIBA 4 design. - WP 2: RIBA 4 Technical Design incl. all temporary works designs. - WP 3: Undertake earthing design for Central Substation. Project Phase 2 (Build) includes the following work package: - WP 4: RIBA 5 and 6: Construct, Commission and Handover the works as designed in Phase 1. Installation of HV/LV Electrical switch panels and associated cabling shall not form part of this work, and will follow as a separate project once WP 4 is complete. Those that meet the criteria of this initial phase will be invited to participate in a final competition. Deadlines for expressions of interest are the 27th March. Any expressions received after this date will not be accepted. ## CPV classification Substation construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/14189b2f-a65e-4cbd-84d2-05676a0751ca) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Building construction work – Budowa budynku mieszkalnego wielorodzinnego wraz z infrastrukturą techniczną w miejscowości Szczucin · KZN SIM Tarnów Sp. z o.o. · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-d859-7328-9ee6-a304ce645326/poland-building-construction-work-budowa-budynku-mieszkalnego-wielorodzinneg) [Plastering work – Modernisierung und Erweiterung Matthias-Claudius-Heim Würzburg · Diakonisches Werk Würzburg e.V. · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-e605-706f-8937-7f0ba18339c0/germany-plastering-work-modernisierung-und-erweiterung-matthias-claudius-hei) [Floor-covering work – Universität Leipzig, Leuschnerplatz, Global Hub, Forschungsneubau · Staatsbetrieb Sächsisches Immobilien- und Baumanagement, Zentrale, Zentralstelle Vergabe- und Vertragsmanagement · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-acfc-73ee-baab-9e699f88521a/germany-floor-covering-work-universitat-leipzig-leuschnerplatz-global-hub) [Heating plant construction work – Petrašiūnų elektrinės elektrifikacija, įrengiant elektros energijos kaupimo įrenginius, dyzelinį generatorių ir rekonstruojant 6 kV skirstyklą (projektavimas ir rangos darbai) · Akcinė bendrovė „Kauno energija“ (PV) · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f1d-727f-a077-bc25dec93b92/lithuania-heating-plant-construction-work-petrasiunu-elektrines-elektrifikac) [Demolition work – Rück- und Neubau Lichthochmaste · Hamburg Verkehrsanlagen GmbH · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6ef0-7276-94e2-d5fa0cb2d6c7/germany-demolition-work-ruck-und-neubau-lichthochmaste)