--- title: "Chiller replacement at Solihull Hospital" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2020-12-24" --- # Chiller replacement at Solihull Hospital Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287a6816-6a03-438a-91f3-93927137091b.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the project titled "Chiller replacement at Solihull Hospital," which falls under the cooling and ventilation equipment industry category. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions open until 29 January 2021. The works are to be conducted in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and involve the removal and installation of a new chilled water system at the hospital. The contract period is set to commence on 22 February 2021 and conclude on 24 June 2024. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in installation services for electrical and mechanical equipment, as the project includes extensive works such as pipework modifications and system commissioning. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the trust aims to foster competition and innovation within the sector. Companies with expertise in HVAC systems, automation controls, and safety management will be well-positioned to submit competitive bids and engage in significant works at a prominent healthcare facility. ## Notice THE WORK: The works are briefly described below under their relevant Bill Section: - 1. Isolation, draining down, making safe, disconnection of and the removal of the existing Trane ECGAF 214 420 kW roof mounted Chiller from site and its safe disposal. 2. Removal and modifications to existing chilled water pipework in preparation for the installation of the new 450 kW Trane Chiller. 3. The complete supply, delivery, off-loading, hoisting, installation, testing and commissioning of the new air-cooled packaged Chiller. 4. Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of new Chilled water pipework to interlink the new Chiller with the existing chilled water headers on the roof including all trace heating and insulation. 5. Refilling of the systems with water/glycol (20% by volume). 6. Disconnection of existing, and installation/modification of new Automatic Controls and replacing with a Schneider system. 7. All associated electrical, BEMS and controls works. 8. All associated thermal insulation works. 9. All associated lifting and hoisting. 10. Training and demonstrations. 11. Provision of As Installed drawings plus full Operating and Maintenance manuals. 12. Carrying out the role of lead and principal contractor and all associated H&S works. It is essential that when formulating the detailed construction programme the Contractor takes account of the need to liaise with the Specialist subcontractors to ensure that the overall programme allows adequate time for all trades (including manufacturing lead in time, off site fabrication and commissioning). The Contractor will be deemed to have included in their tender price for the costs of importing all necessary additional labour and/or overtime charges to ensure that the works are completed on time. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select 'itt_31380' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226e7d20-f8a5-4712-9802-522d98ab74e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 24 Jun 2024 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment ## Release History - 24 Dec 2020 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226e7d20-f8a5-4712-9802-522d98ab74e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226e7d20-f8a5-4712-9802-522d98ab74e1 24th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/ Bravo procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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