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LCN Cooling Improvement

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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27 Mar 2017 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LCN Cooling Improvement" project was conducted by University College London (UCL), focusing on the replacement of a chiller unit and upgrades to the cooling system at their London facility. This works category project, valued at £369,700, aims to enhance the cooling resilience critical for experimental equipment used by researchers in various disciplines, including engineering, physics, chemistry, and medicine. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 28th March 2017 to 27th October 2017, and a tender period that concluded on 3rd March 2017.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and cooling system installations, particularly those with capabilities in vibration-sensitive environments. Companies with experience in industrial cooling solutions, distribution pipework, and related infrastructure could find this an attractive opportunity. Additionally, larger firms that are capable of handling such complex technical requirements may be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCN Cooling Improvement

Notice Description

This project is about replacing a downgraded chiller unit, and carrying out modifications in the current CHW system, including an installation of a Low loss Header and all associated 3 port valves, pumps and controls, replacing distribution pipework in risers from basement -2 through to the roof level, installation of a side stream filter, installation of PRV's and carrying out a controls upgrade, to improve the cooling resilience of the building and mainly improve the process cooling system resilience. The importance of this project is related to the fact that London Centre of Nanotechnology (LCN) cooling system provides critical cooling to virtually all experimental equipment in the LCN building, which provides state of the art nanofabrication facilities for a wide community of researchers within LCN, and across UCL, including significant research projects in the departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Medicine. External cleanroom users from both industry and academe (including the Crick, Imperial and Kings) bring in significant resources to LCN. The building activities are very sensitive to vibration, and special considerations will need to be given to this factor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01c92259-de73-41ea-a210-91511a00d505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89b4e56-02db-413c-b206-74b6eb961229
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

44163160 - Distribution pipes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£369,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERIDIAN COOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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