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Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building.

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute has concluded a direct procurement for the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) aimed at detecting imminent flooding at the Brooksby building in Woking, United Kingdom. This project is classified under the industry category of mechanical engineering and electrical installation works. The procurement, completed without competition as it fell below the threshold, involves works to ensure compliance with functional safety standards. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd March 2025 and the delivery period from 14th April to 29th August 2025. The award was given to Suncombe Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 23rd June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering installation and other electrical installation works. Enterprises specialised in risk mitigation and control systems might find such contracts beneficial in expanding their portfolio, especially those with experience in safety instrumented functions that comply with standards like IEC 61508/61511. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for SMEs and expert suppliers who can deliver high-quality services in line with functional safety standards. Companies looking to extend their service offerings in new regions within the UK may find collaborative possibilities with public authorities like The Pirbright Institute.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building.

Notice Description

As part of the Brooksby project, in order to be compliant with Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508/61511), services are required to purchase materials, manufacture a panel, install, and commission a new drainage network Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building. This hazardous scenario was identified via a Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) study as one that requires an additional safeguard (SIL 2 rated level switches) to reduce risk to an acceptable level.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034298-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,184 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SUNCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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