--- title: "RAF Museum Supply Air Handling Unit Heat Pumps Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM" published: "2022-01-28" --- # RAF Museum Supply Air Handling Unit Heat Pumps Replacement Buyer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57a34512-5407-4122-b205-3cd6d28b61f1.json) ## Summary The Royal Air Force Museum is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the "RAF Museum Supply Air Handling Unit Heat Pumps Replacement" project, which falls under the category of museum construction work. Located at Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL, the procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7 February 2022. This project involves replacing existing heat pumps that serve the air handling units in Hangar 6 of the museum. The contract is expected to commence on 15 February 2022 and conclude by 31 March 2022. The method of procurement being utilised is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses in the mechanical services sector, particularly those specialising in HVAC systems, construction, and installation services. Contractors capable of handling complex installations, including electrical connections and waste disposal, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in such projects not only enhances a contractor's portfolio but also allows for collaboration with prestigious entities such as the RAF Museum, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.  ## Notice The project is located within the boundaries of the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL and consists of the replacement of the existing Carrier Heat Pumps that serve the Air Handing Units (AHU's) that in turn serve Hangar 6 of the museum. The demise consists of a large aircraft hangar that houses historical Aircraft with the plant areas to one side of the building at ground floor level. The plant area is external and is housed in a caged enclosure and is immediately accessible from the perimeter road of the site. The Contractor must include within their quote the disconnection, making safe electrically, removal from site and disposal of the existing redundant Heat Pumps. Upon disposal the client must be supplied with a copy of the waste transfer note to confirm the safe disposal of the redundant units. The Contractor must include for the provision of new bases for the replacement heat pumps, Steel or concrete. The Contractor is to price for the amendment of the pipework to suit the new connections of the new Heat Pumps. The Contractor shall include for this within their costings for new electrical cabling from the existing MCC panel within the enclosure to each new heat pump. The new Heat Pumps shall also be connected to the existing site wide BMS system. The contractor shall consult with the site incumbent contractor and include any costs for completing the works. As part of the Tender process the Contractor shall attend the site and undertake a survey of the plant area and provide a plan of works within their tender return. All valves on the Heat Pump Systems are to be priced for replacement, however the contractor must include in their quote for the testing of all existing valves for their suitability of reuse. No other services apart from that affecting the AHU's form part of this project. The Contractor shall, supply and install all plant, equipment, and materials to carry out the complete mechanical services installation as detailed in the documents and on the accompanying drawings. The works shall include but shall not be limited to the following: - * Removal of the existing plant from site and disposal * Making Safe of all services post removal of plant * Amend the existing plant bases to suit * Amendment of the pipework to suit the new connections to the new Heat Pumps * Replace / reuse the valving * Connection to the site wide BMS * Replace the Electrical Supply Cables from the MCC to the new units * Full commissioning and putting to use of the new installation * Individual Plant Controls * Metering ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24437a5-a2ee-4be1-a53f-331df29465a0 | | 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 | 28 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 5LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale North | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2022 at 17:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24437a5-a2ee-4be1-a53f-331df29465a0 - 20 Jan 2022 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24437a5-a2ee-4be1-a53f-331df29465a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24437a5-a2ee-4be1-a53f-331df29465a0 28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23b23836-364e-4806-934a-a78c87b6a96e Model T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/425c933f-7c18-4b8c-811c-602e012a7af4 Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa408809-ec69-440d-8d12-56e3f44a133b Technical drawings - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0b5918a-c0a5-4188-be8c-3a698201cbcb Standard Selection Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2a2ab0d-d111-43db-8667-14464899d470 Pre Construction Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37fcec97-2ffc-4467-9179-c5a34350043a Site Rules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e4f47e5-0940-4c1c-8404-6424d21c80de 3 - Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f086fdac-466b-4588-b3e2-4749dca61304 1 - Instructions for tenderers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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