--- title: "Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2020-11-11" --- # Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbd473b-1d35-400e-8367-9b4dc7da0599.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting an open procurement process for the replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre, located in Abingdon, South East England. This tender is currently active and has a submission deadline set for 9 December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 11 January 2021 and will last until 12 April 2021. The main category for this procurement is works, specifically involving electrical machinery, switchgear, and installation services. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses engaged in electrical engineering, installation, and maintenance services. Companies that specialise in retrofitting solutions and have experience with electrical systems would be particularly well-suited to participate. The requirement for modern safety standards and intelligent monitoring also encourages firms that can provide innovative technologies and solutions to enhance electrical safety and efficiency. This project not only aims at upgrading ageing infrastructure but also ensures compliance with current electrical safety regulations, thus offering a valuable opportunity for growth in the relevant sectors. ## Notice The majority of the equipment in the Culham West Main LV Distribution switchrooms D12 & F2 is approximately 60 years old and is long passed its intended design life.The scope includes but shall not be limited to: Replace the 60 years old English Electric LV ACBs in the switch panels with a retrofit withdrawable solution with equivalent Form 4 Type 7 ACBs in the two separate switchrooms in D12 and in the single switchroom in F2; The new ACBs must match the ratings from the obsolete ACBs and must provide like-for-like protection with adjustable settings; The retrofit solutions shall meet modern day safety standards; Introduction of intelligent monitoring of electrical loads; power demand and quality with real-time meter readings via networked PCs; and The retrofit solution must have a minimum lifetime of 25 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4321ccfc-f3ff-41b7-9ffa-f92af3a678fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 12 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits - 31214000 - Switchgear - 31220000 - Electrical circuit components - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45311100 - Electrical wiring work - 45311200 - Electrical fitting work - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services - 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2020 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4321ccfc-f3ff-41b7-9ffa-f92af3a678fe - 9 Nov 2020 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4321ccfc-f3ff-41b7-9ffa-f92af3a678fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4321ccfc-f3ff-41b7-9ffa-f92af3a678fe 11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35342&B=UK Follow the above link to apply ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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