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Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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14 Apr 2021 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the replacement of the D12 and F2 switchgear at Culham Science Centre, located in Abingdon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and includes works related to the installation and repair of electrical apparatus. The tender was awarded on 25th March 2021, with the contract period spanning from 29th March 2021 to 13th September 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and this opportunity has a total value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering and installation services, particularly those capable of modernising ageing infrastructure with energy-efficient solutions. Companies that have expertise in retrofitting switchgear, electrical wiring, or provide monitoring systems for electrical loads would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their agility and specialised skills to meet modern safety standards and performance requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre

Notice Description

The majority of the equipment in the Culham West Main LV Distribution switchrooms D12 & F2 is approximately 60 years old and is long passed its intended design life.The scope includes but shall not be limited to: Replace the 60 years old English Electric LV ACBs in the switch panels with a retrofit withdrawable solution with equivalent Form 4 Type 7 ACBs in the two separate switchrooms in D12 and in the single switchroom in F2; The new ACBs must match the ratings from the obsolete ACBs and must provide like-for-like protection with adjustable settings; The retrofit solutions shall meet modern day safety standards; Introduction of intelligent monitoring of electrical loads; power demand and quality with real-time meter readings via networked PCs; and The retrofit solution must have a minimum lifetime of 25 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3c6dec-5ffa-46bc-8705-e6868a68f810
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31214000 - Switchgear

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45311200 - Electrical fitting work

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 13 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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R & B SWITCHGEAR SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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