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Renewal of service contract for the power back-up generator control systems for Plowright and the Energy Centre (EC1)

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority classified as sub-central government in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its power backup generator control systems at the Plowright and Energy Centre (EC1) facilities. The procurement process, conducted directly without competition as it was below threshold, included the maintenance of generator control systems equipment with a bespoke installation to ensure the robust function of power systems critical to this research facility. Located in Woking, UK, the contract was awarded to Total Energy Controls Limited on 21st July 2025, and it covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement process is in the award stage, indicated by the active status of the contract.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services of building installations, particularly those with experience in managing generator systems and their components. Such maintenance contracts are crucial for firms like Total Energy Controls Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, enabling them to establish a solid track record in the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing flexible installation upgrades and parts replacement services would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their business scope and enhancing their portfolio within the energy controls and maintenance industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of service contract for the power back-up generator control systems for Plowright and the Energy Centre (EC1)

Notice Description

Maintenance of generator control systems equipment including an exact mock-up of the control systems so that install upgrades and new parts can be tested these before added to our live system here on site. The site mock-up is an invaluable tool and ensures they do not risk any Plowright/EC1 energised power system or cause problems when it comes to the replacement/change or upgrade of control equipment. This is a Bespoke installation with some challenging parameters such as dual HV supplies, dual LV supplies to each building wing and Twin generators ensuring power is always available to this world-renowned research building where the power MUST always remain on.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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

TOTAL ENERGY CONTROLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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