--- title: "Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ, Portishead" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY" published: "2017-02-10" --- # Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ, Portishead Buyer: AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e8f8147-f7a5-436a-a9c8-c1c561dba7b7.json) ## Summary The Avon and Somerset Constabulary is seeking tenders for a project titled "Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ, Portishead." This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and is located in Portishead, Bristol, England. The tender period is open until 10 March 2017, with construction work slated to commence on 5 June 2017 and completion expected by 15 September 2017. The contract value ranges from £650,000 to £800,000, and the procurement method is through an open procedure. The works involve significant mechanical and electrical tasks, including the installation of new generator sets and the replacement of life-expired switchgear. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure and mechanical works to contribute to essential upgrades at a police headquarters. Companies with experience in similar projects, particularly those focused on generator installations and electrical equipment, would be particularly well-placed to compete. The open procurement method allows for broader participation, enabling SMEs and larger firms to bid for this contract, which could enhance their portfolios and build long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice LV ELECTRICAL & GENERATOR REPLACEMENT - AVON & SOMERSET FORCE HQ Project Scope Avon and Somerset Constabulary propose to carry out replacement and improvements to their LV mains switchgear and associated equipment due to the majority of the fittings being time expired or in poor condition. In addition, the scheme involves the installation of new 800kVA generator sets to act as permanent standby provision. Proposed Works The proposed works include the following main elements: Mechanical & Electrical: * Installation of temporary supply arrangements to maintain existing site infrastructure. * Replacement of life expired LV switchgear. * Disconnection of existing site generators redundant from these works. * Provision of 4No. new 800kVA generator sets. * Provision of new Uninterruptible Power Supply cabinet to support the existing critical services. * Alteration of existing site infrastructure. Fabric: * New reinforced concrete slab base to form new generator set compounds. * Timber hit & miss fencing and access gates to the generator compound. * Associated below ground storm drainage adaptions. * Provision of new Armco vehicle barriers. * Car Park road lining. * Below ground trenching works for the new cabling. * Associated holes and apertures into the designated buildings. Tender Escort Tenderers will be given access to the site for pricing purposes on either Thursday 9th or Friday 10th February 2017 between 10.00am - 12noon. Pricing The tenderer shall fully price the specification of works, inclusive of all M&E works, associated structural and builders' work. The identified provisional sums as detailed shall also be included. The tenderer shall also include as stated a 5% contingency on their total tender figure. Programme Date for possession of site: 5 June 2017 Commencement of construction works: 5 June 2017 Date for completion of works: 15 September 2017 Length of Contract: 15 weeks ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/916807aa-afe9-45eb-89fb-38d5645753f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 8QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead North | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ## Release History - 10 Feb 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/916807aa-afe9-45eb-89fb-38d5645753f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/916807aa-afe9-45eb-89fb-38d5645753f2 10th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19100&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31798 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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