Tender

Tx8 & Tx9 Transformer and Switchgear New Building

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Pirbright Institute involves the construction of a new building to house the Tx8 and Tx9 Transformers and Low Voltage Switchgear. This essential infrastructure project aims to support future developments at key facilities like the BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre and the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing in Woking, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 29th June 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 19th June 2026. Classified under "works" with industry categories including miscellaneous building structures and structural steel erection, the open competition procurement has a contract value of approximately £85,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those experienced in electrical infrastructure projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises proficient in the erection of structural steel and construction of miscellaneous building structures will find this procurement particularly attractive. Given the open competition nature of the procurement method, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and innovation in delivering infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026 and run until 30th October 2026, providing a clear timeline for engaged contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tx8 & Tx9 Transformer and Switchgear New Building

Notice Description

The building of a new enclosure over existing housings which contain the High Voltage (HV) Transformers, known as Tx8 and Tx9, together with the Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear which converts the HV supply into LV power which can be fed into the distribution boards in the buildings they serve. This would safeguard the electrical supply not only to the BBSRC National Vaccinology Centre, the Jenner Building (Jenner), and the new Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM), but also to any future developments and facilities requiring an electrical supply from either Tx8 or Tx9.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051976-2026
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

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

45210000 - Building construction work

45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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