Award

(NU/1682) High Voltage Infrastructure - Network Mapping Services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2021 at 15:29

Tender

08 Jun 2021 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for enhancing the High Voltage Infrastructure at Newcastle University is currently in the award stage. The tender, with ID DN547350, aimed to appoint a contractor for network mapping services essential for the refurbishment and upgrade of the University’s over 50-year-old electrical system. The University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £176,953.33, was signed on 6th August 2021, following a competitive bidding phase that concluded on 14th July 2021, where various suppliers submitted their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, construction, and inspection services, particularly those capable of providing enhanced testing of electrical networks. Companies with expertise in high voltage systems, compliance with health and safety regulations, and a solid track record in infrastructure refurbishment would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this project’s scope entails strategic planning and execution over a timeline of up to 30 years, making it appealing for firms looking to establish long-term partnerships with a prestigious educational institution.

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Notice Title

(NU/1682) High Voltage Infrastructure - Network Mapping Services

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out enhanced testing services of the Campus High Voltage Infrastructure network. The Current HV system is in excess of 50 years old and is currently undergoing major refurbishment and upgrade to allow for a more robust system for the next 30 plus years and enable the University with more resilient business continuity. Following a desk based cable assessment study based on OFGEM health indices, the University has generated a base health level index of the University's 46 x 11kv circuits on age, loading, and fault history. This desk based exercise was carried out without any physical diagnostic data and the health indices that have been derived for our circuits may be either overly optimistic or pessimistic based on this calculation. Diagnostic testing is required to either confirm or amend the current health index on a circuit by circuit basis. The enhanced testing will revise the health index and depending upon diagnostic testing results allow the formulation of an action plan. The plan will range from immediate too long term action depending upon diagnostic results and health index. In accordance with HSG 230

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out enhanced testing services of the Campus High Voltage Infrastructure network. The Current HV system is in excess of 50 years old and is currently undergoing major refurbishment and upgrade to allow for a more robust system for the next 30 plus years and enable the University with more resilient business continuity. Following a desk based cable assessment study based on OFGEM health indices, the University has generated a base health level index of the University's 46 x 11kv circuits on age, loading, and fault history. This desk based exercise was carried out without any physical diagnostic data and the health indices that have been derived for our circuits may be either overly optimistic or pessimistic based on this calculation. Diagnostic testing is required to either confirm or amend the current health index on a circuit by circuit basis. The enhanced testing will revise the health index and depending upon diagnostic testing results allow the formulation of an action plan. The plan will range from immediate too long term action depending upon diagnostic results and health index. In accordance with HSG 230

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025089-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,953 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Mournian
Contact Email
gillian.mournian@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086073

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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

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