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Modifications and upgrades to existing site generator to be used for Brooksby Building

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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24 Jun 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority within the sub-central government category located in Woking, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Modifications and upgrades to existing site generator for Brooksby Building." The procurement focused on works within the industry categories of electric motors, generators, transformers, and mechanical engineering installation. This process used a direct procurement method, falling below the threshold and proceeding without competition. This stage of the procurement, the award phase, concluded with the contract being signed on 2 May 2025, and the implementation period extending from 1 July to 31 July 2025. The modifications aimed to enhance monitoring and fault detection capabilities within the existing generator setup.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in electrical and mechanical engineering services, as it involves the supply and installation of generator upgrades crucial for power continuity. Companies proficient in the installation of advanced control technologies and generator systems are particularly well-positioned to deliver on such contracts. The successful supplier, GAPS, a small/medium enterprise based in Mansfield, exemplifies the type of organisation suited for these procurement activities, highlighting prospects for businesses in similar fields to expand their market presence through public sector contracts. The total contract value stood at £34,124, indicating potential opportunities in lucrative niches within governmental procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modifications and upgrades to existing site generator to be used for Brooksby Building

Notice Description

Modification and upgrade works to ensure suitable remote conditional monitoring via installation of a new control system to existing site. This will ensure capability to monitor and detect faults such as: * Charger failure * Oil pressure alarm * Battery failure * Loss of comms to the generator * UPS failure * Generator failure to start * Leak detected within container Supply and installation of generator container bund and associated alarm panel. Supply and fit new Auto Transfer Switch Controller to ensure flexible switching and control technology for changeover between primary and back-up power source in event of power failure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034779-2025
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

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51111200 - Installation services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
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

GAPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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