Planning

PIN - PRO004803-Goods-Framework-Supply of Variable Speed Drives

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The United Utilities Water Limited is planning a tender for the supply of new and replacement Variable Speed Drives (VSD's) to support their capital investment programme. The tender falls under the goods category with a value of £3,000,000. The main procurement classification is Gears, gearing and driving elements. The tender involves providing VSD's for the UU Motor Control Centre and Small Panel Framework Supplier's, as well as to UU Wholesale Water & Wastewater Services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date set for August 1st, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of Variable Speed Drives and related equipment to expand their operations. Companies specializing in electric motors, generators, power converters, switchgear, and related products would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with the technical specifications outlined for VSD's ranging from 1 to 2000kW, meeting specific requirements for operation, protection functions, and operator panel features.

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Notice Title

PIN - PRO004803-Goods-Framework-Supply of Variable Speed Drives

Notice Description

The supply of new and replacement Variable Speed Drives (VSD's), including the supply of spares and parts as required from a maintenance perspective. New & replacement VSD's supplied shall support the capital investment programme including provision to the UU Motor Control Centre (MCC) and Small Panel Framework Supplier's under the VSD's Framework terms & conditions, and to UU Wholesale Water & Wastewater Services. The types of equipment required include the supply of: * Basic 6 pulse chassis type VSD (for incorporation into factory built assemblies by others) plus their accessories * Harmonic-limiting equipment (either inherent within a VSD or supplied as an active or passive filter) to correct an individual or grouped installation of VSD's. The services required covers: * Harmonic site survey measurement for both pre and post installation * Design of a harmonic-limiting solution covering a project specific application for an individual or group of VSD's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In addition to the overview of the scope above, the following more detailed aspects form the additional scope of requirement. The specification describes the technical requirements for chassis type Variable Speed Drives (VSD's) over the range of 1 to 2000kW. Drives shall meet the requirements of LV directive 73/23/EC with supplements and EMC directive 89/336/EEC with supplements. Each VSD shall be supplied in chassis form with ingress protection to IP20 or for VSD's free standing panels in line with UU's standard specifics. Units shall include a heat-sink with cooling fan (if required) VSDs in the range up to 900kW shall be capable of operation from an input supply voltage of 400V 3phase 50Hz ac (refer to Schedule of Prices) and shall provide a 3 phase output over a range 0 - 100Hz. Above this rating higher input voltages (690 or greater) may be used. VSD's below 1kW may be offered having 230V single phase input. Drives shall be suitable for use within an environment temperature range of 0-40C and RH not exceeding 90%. The drive shall be capable of operating with centrifugal pump loads up to the specified kVA rating at 50Hz and optionally for constant torque loads (refer to Schedule of Prices). Each VSD shall be capable of continuous non-stop operation at full output kVA and 50Hz. Super-synchronous operation may be required where the driven equipment is compatible with this type of operation is suitable for the specified application, including the motor. Each drive shall be fitted with a warning label fixed to the front of the drives removable cover detailing capacitor discharge times. Each VSD shall include for the following protection functions: * Short Circuit * Under or Over Voltage * Motor Overload with speed dependent adjustment * Stall Prevention * Inverter over-temperature * Motor over-temperature (I2 t, PTC) * Parameter set-up protection Each of these if operated shall provide an alarm indication and outgoing signal to a relay and/or serial communications card. All VSDs shall be supplied with a basic operator panel complete with mounting kit and extension cable (if applicable), which shall be fixed into the door of the drive compartment (fitted by others for drives installed within motor control centres). This panel shall permit display of the following status values: * Drive Available * Running or Stopped * Output frequency (Hz) or speed (rpm or %) * Motor current * Drive Failed (plus code or text to define nature of failure) * Power monitoring including kW's, kWhr, voltage (single and 3 phase), current. The panel shall permit the following operating functions: * Selection of Auto (for operation by the PLC) or Manual (local) control from the VSD. With the drive running in Auto it shall be possible for the operator to select Manual, whereupon the drive shall commence a sequence shutdown unless a start command is given. * Starting and stopping of the drive under manual control * Adjustment of the output frequency under manual control * Reset of faults The panel shall permit the following commissioning functions to be carried out: * Manual entry of drive setup parameters * Storage and retrieval of same * Access for modifications to configuration parameters for the drive shall not be possible without the use of a password. * Back-up/memory storage capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016784-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31121110 - Power converters

31121111 - Electric rotary converters

31155000 - Inverters

31214000 - Switchgear

42140000 - Gears, gearing and driving elements

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Grace Power
Contact Email
grace.power@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925678021

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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