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title: "(NU/1775) Main Contractor for Combined Heat and Power Generation, High Voltage System - Installation Works"
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# (NU/1775) Main Contractor for Combined Heat and Power Generation, High Voltage System - Installation Works

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae868b5-5550-4add-a776-1d83d9a8d1e9

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the installation of a Combined Heat and Power Generation and High Voltage System. This contract, with a value of £2,040,731, falls under the industry category of Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building equipment and High voltage installation work. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a minimum value of £1,500,000. The contract period runs from October 5, 2022, to March 31, 2024, providing ample time for completion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in electrical and high voltage systems to engage with Newcastle University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and electrical engineering sectors may find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. The University's commitment to appointing suppliers through transparent processes and its focus on high-quality infrastructure development make it an attractive partner for businesses seeking growth opportunities in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The University has appointed appoint an HV installation contractor to include the following services following the enclosed detailed design within this tender: * Make provision for the connection of an 850 KVA (electrical) CHP unit (to be provided by others) onto the University HV network. * Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Substation Merz Court." * Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Merz Court Substation 2." * Replace and enhance the existing LV Switchboards, all associated cabling and equipment. These are the board supplied from the LV side of the transformer at each substation in the following locations: Merz 2 Merz Court Armstrong Building * Follow the phasing strategy that will allow the removal and replacement of the HV and LV network as detailed above. * To follow the enabling works package provided within this tender to ensure the buildings' supplies and services are maintained during the building phases. This package should identify any shutdowns and envisaged outages. * Any modification to existing HV plant, any access to any chamber or work in proximity to any HV system apparatus, disconnection to and disconnection from and all jointing to be carried out by the HV specialist contractor. The tendering contractor should contact the University's HV specialist for confirmation of their detailed plan of works including timescales of the specialist's attendance for any of the above. * Provide Principal Designer duties, as defined under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations 2015 for all aspects of the contract, as described.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9206a85-31f2-4bb8-98d2-80bdf3e4d3ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,040,731 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RPS SWITCHGEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9206a85-31f2-4bb8-98d2-80bdf3e4d3ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9206a85-31f2-4bb8-98d2-80bdf3e4d3ba
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad946c1a-04e7-ec11-8115-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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