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(NU/1775) Main Contractor for Combined Heat and Power Generation, High Voltage System - Installation Works

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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22 Feb 2023 at 12:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the installation of a Combined Heat and Power Generation and High Voltage System. This contract, with a value of £2,040,731, falls under the industry category of Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building equipment and High voltage installation work. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a minimum value of £1,500,000. The contract period runs from October 5, 2022, to March 31, 2024, providing ample time for completion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in electrical and high voltage systems to engage with Newcastle University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and electrical engineering sectors may find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. The University's commitment to appointing suppliers through transparent processes and its focus on high-quality infrastructure development make it an attractive partner for businesses seeking growth opportunities in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1775) Main Contractor for Combined Heat and Power Generation, High Voltage System - Installation Works

Notice Description

The University has appointed appoint an HV installation contractor to include the following services following the enclosed detailed design within this tender: * Make provision for the connection of an 850 KVA (electrical) CHP unit (to be provided by others) onto the University HV network. * Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Substation Merz Court." * Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Merz Court Substation 2." * Replace and enhance the existing LV Switchboards, all associated cabling and equipment. These are the board supplied from the LV side of the transformer at each substation in the following locations: Merz 2 Merz Court Armstrong Building * Follow the phasing strategy that will allow the removal and replacement of the HV and LV network as detailed above. * To follow the enabling works package provided within this tender to ensure the buildings' supplies and services are maintained during the building phases. This package should identify any shutdowns and envisaged outages. * Any modification to existing HV plant, any access to any chamber or work in proximity to any HV system apparatus, disconnection to and disconnection from and all jointing to be carried out by the HV specialist contractor. The tendering contractor should contact the University's HV specialist for confirmation of their detailed plan of works including timescales of the specialist's attendance for any of the above. * Provide Principal Designer duties, as defined under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations 2015 for all aspects of the contract, as described.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae868b5-5550-4add-a776-1d83d9a8d1e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9206a85-31f2-4bb8-98d2-80bdf3e4d3ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,040,731 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS SWITCHGEAR

Further Information

Notice URLs

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