Award

Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 10:25

TenderAmendment

29 Nov 2024 at 12:13

TenderAmendment

19 Nov 2024 at 14:40

Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute has recently awarded a contract titled "Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels". This contract falls under the works category, specifically within the scope of uninterruptible power supplies (CPV classification 31154000). The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The contract, valued at £45,179.66, is set to be implemented at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF, and has a contract period from 20 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. Advanced Power Technology Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical installations and supply services. Such businesses would benefit from showcasing their expertise in installing, commissioning, and testing UPS units. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio with high-profile projects involving high containment facilities and complex Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). The requirements for project management, provision of O&M manuals, and updated site installation documentation also present additional prospects for firms with strong capabilities in comprehensive project execution and documentation processes.

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Notice Title

Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels

Notice Description

The contract is for a single supplier to Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. See Appendix E - Contract Scope. PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES The Brooksby Building at The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright) will be a high containment facility for work on high consequence pathogens such as foot-and-mouth diseases virus (FMDV) when fully operational in 2026. As part of the post-construction 'Day 2' works there is a requirement to carry out additional works to the Building Automation and Control System (BACS) within the Brooksby Building to ensure it is fully aligned with the primary system used across the rest of the Pirbright site. The following package of work has been funded: * Installation of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to critical BACS Control Panels Equipment - 1 x Large UPS Unit Riello 30kVA Master MPS (6 Pulse Rectifier, 384VDC Battery, UPS to be fitted with a Multicom 384 comms card to be wired by Pirbright appointed contractor. Equipment - 20 x Small UPS units Sentinel Pro single phase on line 1kVA (0.8kW) 240v a.c. Materials - As required All required materials to be included: Cable, containment, Unistrut etc. Installation Large UPS unit Installation of 1 large UPS to 415v a.c. 3ph distribution board 50-DB-06-A-MECH rated at 100Amp complete with bypass switch fed from 50-SB-01-A at the main LV switch board on the AHU deck. This is inclusive of re-routing SWA and black plastic coated metallic flexible conduits. Install a Unistrut base to keep the UPS off the concrete with a clearance of 100mm. Installation 20 Small UPS Units Installation 20 Sentinel Pro UPS Units at locations indicated in drawings, external to control panels to give best possible ventilation. The "shelf" to be constructed of Unistrut and installed at a height to be serviceable and not to cause obstruction or in a position that may pose a concern to engineering team members. Commissioning and testing All units Test and commission all the above UPSs with installation to BS7671 electrical installation standard Documentation ALL Updated drawings showing site installation works Testing and commissioning results To also be included in tender: * Delivery of all materials to site * Production and issue of a programme of works * Provision of O&M Manual * Project management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a759ce32-b4e1-4a9b-8350-84a9e4a4cabd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a15dc0-cc78-4b23-a5a7-337e96ae00de
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


CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED POWER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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