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title: "Transformer Upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC"
published: "2022-02-08"
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# Transformer Upgrade

Buyer: ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2be7e2bf-d84e-41dc-8564-beb77f05ebf3

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## Summary

The Royal Northern College of Music, located in Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "Transformer Upgrade". This project, classified under the industry category of Transformers, involved upgrading the College's existing transformer and associated setup, with a contract value of £172,588.17. The procurement method was a direct award to a public utility, specifically to Electricity North West Ltd, with the award officially published on 8th February 2022. The contract commenced on 4th January 2022 and concluded on 31st January 2022, following a tender period that ended on 28th August 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical engineering, construction, and public utilities, particularly those capable of undertaking transformer upgrades and related civil works. Companies that specialise in energy infrastructure and those with experience in collaboration with public sector organisations would be well-positioned to compete for similar future projects. Engaging with the Royal Northern College of Music and similar institutions can enhance visibility and open doors to substantial contracts within the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Upgrading the RNCMs existing transformer and associated cabinetry and feeds, including associated civils works. This is a contract award notice. The work has been awarded to Electricity North West Ltd, the relevant statutory body,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c892746-2e6c-4bfe-808b-c95b297dc835 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award to public utility |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,588 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,588 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST (CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31170000 - Transformers

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c892746-2e6c-4bfe-808b-c95b297dc835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c892746-2e6c-4bfe-808b-c95b297dc835
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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