Planning

Thames Barrier Mirrlees Blackstone Engines Three-Quarter Life Survey

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Aug 2022 at 10:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a tender for the Thames Barrier Mirrlees Blackstone Engines Three-Quarter Life Survey in the mechanical engineering services category. The procurement stage is planning, with an engagement end date of September 20, 2022. The survey will involve inspections, component overhauls, and service procedures to extend the engines' lifespan for another 10-15 years. The supplier must have expertise in ESL 16 twin bank engines and be CTC cleared.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with a focus on mechanical engineering services, particularly those with experience in servicing ESL 16 twin bank engines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The location of the project is at the Thames Barrier in England, with the contract authority being the Defra Network eTendering Portal. Successful suppliers will need to provide spares promptly and have the necessary security clearance for the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Barrier Mirrlees Blackstone Engines Three-Quarter Life Survey

Notice Description

The three Mirrlees Blackstone engines (ESL16 twin bank engine) installed at Thames Barrier are fast approaching their anticipated three- quarter life survey . The following inspections and component overhaul are proposed , in order to enable the engines to be suitable for a further 10-15-year period. 1. Nodal Damper Coupling (NDC) fluid level check 2. Gearbox bearing and final alignment verification 3. Cylinder Liner Nose O-ring Renewal 4. Liner deglazing and Piston Ring Pack replacement 5. Cylinder Head Decarbonising and Pressure Test 6. Jacket Water Pump. 7. Standard Service Procedures Within procedures 1 - 6 carry out standard service work to include: - Recalibration of fuel injectors (does not include nozzle replacement) - Pressure testing of internal fuel system - Renewal of lube oil filter elements (engine) - Renewal of lube oil filter elements (gearbox) - Renewal of fuel filter elements - Re-setting of exhaust valve tappet clearances - Visual Inspection of internal pipework - Visual Inspection of camshaft assembly and drive gear train - Visual Inspect all coolers and heat exchangers for external leakages - Operational check and adjustment of mechanical overspeed - Operational check and adjustment of decompression system - Renewal of all crankcase and camshaft door joints - Check and record crankshaft deflections - Measure and record crankshaft end float - Operational check and adjustment of internal and external fuel rack linkage - Operational check of engine and gearbox lube oil pre-prime system 8. Recalibration of on engine sensors 9. Re-commissioning / load test The engineer/s working on the project must have in-depth knowledge of ESL 16 twin bank engines, with proven evidence of experience. The successful supplier will provide spares when required, within a reasonable lead time. The preferred supplier must be CTC (counter terrorist check) cleared prior to contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3a0f24-3f12-433b-9d04-13142645ea04
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING,
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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