Tender

Installation of CVIM Generator Back Up Power

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of the CVIM Generator Back Up Power is led by The Pirbright Institute, located at Pirbright Laboratory, Ash Road, Woking, Surrey GU24 0NF, United Kingdom. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the Institute’s electrical supply to ensure the continuity of vaccine production and scientific research during power failures. This tender falls under the category of electrical installation works, specifically within the scope of electric motors and generators, and is open for a single supplier to participate through an open competition procurement method. The tender is in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 6th March 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026, and the contract is expected to run from 27th March to 29th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation and power solutions, specifically those experienced in generator systems and emergency power resilience. The budget for this project is £104,000, with a gross value of £124,800, highlighting the scale of work required and presenting substantial commercial benefits for the winning contractor. Companies capable of delivering a comprehensive installation of a stand-alone generator with Automatic Transfer Switch, including completion of all necessary wiring, concrete works, and commissioning, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project encourages entries from businesses based in or capable of operating within Surrey, reflecting the local participation requirement to support regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

Installation of CVIM Generator Back Up Power

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to increase the Institute's electrical supply resilience (both continuity of science and vaccine production, plus to reduce potential financial loss), reduce waste and safeguard the vaccine batch production via resilient power supply to the building utilising either mains power or generated power in the event of site wide power failure. This will be achieved by a combination of the following two factors: * New 510kVA stand-alone emergency back-up generator. * UPS resilience on critical equipment to ensure power is bridged whilst generator runs up to speed and then takes the load of building. Contract Scope The contract is for a single supplier to provide Design and Build of a permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted as per the User Requirement Specification (URS) for The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright), Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. See Appendix E - Contract Specification. PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES The Principal objective is to provide permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted. The contract is for a single supplier to provide comprehensive installation of a stand-alone 500kVA generator and Automatic Transfer Switch to supply our new CVIM building that derives its primary power supply from T8 substation. Works to include all wiring and connections (ACB already in place in T8 substation), testing and commissioning , ability to send up to 5 alarms to the BACS control room, concrete base (Approx 6mx 3m and 0.5m deep) lightning protection to match existing Jenner Building generator and pipe in pipe connection to existing diesel fuel tank. The following Work packages are to provide a one stop shop for the total installation described here in and are subject to a full tender process, advertised on Find a Tender: The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows: * Delivery of a Stage 4 electrical design with client nominated designer and Project Manager * Supply and Installation of 1 x 510kVA 3 phase power generator. * Generator to be fitted with day tank for diesel fuel * New 3m by 6m concrete pad next to Jenner's generator. * Means of automatic power disruption detection equipment to auto start generator and switch to generator supply in the event of amins failure. * Facilitate installation & commissioning of generator and auto switching. * Added pipe in pipe to existing diesel fuel tank with controls for low level shut off. * Controls and cabling between new generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). * Provision to add a plug in generator into the ATS. * Test feature of key switches to run Off and On line for testing without affecting normal supply to building. * Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager Work Package: CVIM Generator and ATS installation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011213-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31120000 - Generators

31122000 - Generator units

31127000 - Emergency generator

44114250 - Concrete slabs

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers

51111200 - Installation services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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Notice Documents

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