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Sub Station No.3 refurbishment works

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 May 2021 at 11:48

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2021 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which is inviting tenders for the "Sub Station No.3 refurbishment works" located at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This project falls under the category of electrical machinery and construction work. The tender period will conclude on 26 March 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 26 July 2021, lasting until 17 September 2021. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, specifically suited for works valued at £310,000.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and construction services. Companies ideally positioned to compete will be those with experience in high voltage electrical systems, switchgear replacement, and project management. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for local contractors seeking growth in the competitive public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sub Station No.3 refurbishment works

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT. No.3 Sub Station is part of Lancaster University's High Voltage network of 15 Sub-Stations and is the last to be refurbished. The infrastructure within the building was installed in 1968. The Sub Station requires replacement of the Low & High Voltage switchgear and Transformers. The equipment requiring replacement are two no. 1MVA with 1.6MVA alternatives, the replacement of 2no. 400A 11kV Brush Oil Circuit Breaker with Schneider Ringmaster Units and the replacement of the English Electric Section Board with an Okken Section Board with associated Schneider ACB's and MCCB's. The works shall include all cable modifications, joints to the buildings that are fed from the Sub Station which include but not limited to County Main, County South, Great Hall, Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Arts, Bowland Hall, Bowland Annexe, Music and Bowland ASH. These modifications will need to be carried out in a carefully considered programme in order to limit the loss of power to the buildings concerned. The works will also include the rewiring of the small lighting and power system to the Sub Station and the associated removal and disposal of all redundant switchgear, breakers and transformers. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded the full package of work. The University will host accompanied site visits on Monday 8th March and Tuesday 9th March 2021 by appointment. Please register your intention to attend via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by 10am Friday 5th March 2021 at the latest as you will be allocated a time slot. The University will only host site visits on Monday 8th March and Tuesday 9th March 2021 Please refer to the procurement documents for full details: Available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28c4389d-b3ea-42d1-925c-a22ecd2e4645
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0ded62-603b-48c2-b8bd-85fa64327423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£435,881 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 1-6 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABLE INSTALLATION SERVICES NW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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