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TEC Partnership - Replacement Switch Gear and Associated Cable Works

TEC PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 08:07

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

TEC Partnership, a sub-central government public authority located in Grimsby, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "Replacement Switch Gear and Associated Cable Works". The tender, identified as TEC-RSG-25, focused on electrical fitting work necessary for installing a bespoke switch panel and replacing several cables. The procurement process used an open method below threshold competition and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 15 July 2025 to F R Townsend, a large-scale supplier also based in Grimsby. The contract period is scheduled from 11 August 2025 to 31 August 2025. The tender involved a prior information notice allowing for a shortened tender length of 15 days, which concluded its tender phase as of 7 July 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in electrical fitting and installation work, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke switchgear and complex wiring projects. Such projects require providers who can efficiently manage downtime and integrate temporary power solutions, highlighting opportunities not only for large suppliers like F R Townsend but also for smaller firms seeking to build expertise in high-demand technical services. Companies able to showcase strong project delivery methods, favourable pricing, and relevant experience will find similar tenders appealing as they strive for growth in public sector contracting. The involvement of organisations like TEC Partnership indicates ongoing opportunities within the education and public authority sectors for infrastructure development and maintenance.

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Notice Title

TEC Partnership - Replacement Switch Gear and Associated Cable Works

Notice Description

A prior information notice was published on 06.06.25 to allow for a shorter tender length of 15 days. The tender is for the installation of a new bespoke made switch panel to he installed within the same room, but on the opposite wall to limit downtime to the site. There are 5 paper lead cables that require to be replaced as part of these works, to the distribution board adjacent the main hall, within main kitchen and all three floors on the OC corridor. These cables will run a mixture of internal and external on dedicated cable management. The local distribution within the main kitchen will be partly replaced as part of the works along with mains isolation within the OC corridor. The new cabling will be installed along with the switchboard all ready for changeover over limiting downtime. The changeover will require a temporary 30kv generator to ensure the 2 x 1phase distribution boards within the main server room are kelp fully operational before during and after the switchover with the only allowance for downtime at a weekend for installation of the temporary generator and then removal once the switchboard is energised and fully tested and functioning, the contractor shall allow for all the generator hire and running cost within his scheme of works. The contractor shall allow for all the existing retained cables to be transferred and altered to suite the new switch panel and testing with all rectifications as required to provide a complete grade a test certificate once the works are completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039783-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311200 - Electrical fitting work

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£98,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@tecpartnership.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN34 5BQ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F R TOWNSEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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