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title: "Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre"
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# Replacement of the D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a20b9a9-2c82-45d9-8fa4-fc3cdd3717ac

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the replacement of the D12 and F2 switchgear at Culham Science Centre, located in Abingdon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and includes works related to the installation and repair of electrical apparatus. The tender was awarded on 25th March 2021, with the contract period spanning from 29th March 2021 to 13th September 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and this opportunity has a total value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering and installation services, particularly those capable of modernising ageing infrastructure with energy-efficient solutions. Companies that have expertise in retrofitting switchgear, electrical wiring, or provide monitoring systems for electrical loads would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their agility and specialised skills to meet modern safety standards and performance requirements.

## Notice

The majority of the equipment in the Culham West Main LV Distribution switchrooms D12 & F2 is approximately 60 years old and is long passed its intended design life.The scope includes but shall not be limited to: Replace the 60 years old English Electric LV ACBs in the switch panels with a retrofit withdrawable solution with equivalent Form 4 Type 7 ACBs in the two separate switchrooms in D12 and in the single switchroom in F2; The new ACBs must match the ratings from the obsolete ACBs and must provide like-for-like protection with adjustable settings; The retrofit solutions shall meet modern day safety standards; Introduction of intelligent monitoring of electrical loads; power demand and quality with real-time meter readings via networked PCs; and The retrofit solution must have a minimum lifetime of 25 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3c6dec-5ffa-46bc-8705-e6868a68f810 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 13 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R & B SWITCHGEAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 31220000 - Electrical circuit components
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3c6dec-5ffa-46bc-8705-e6868a68f810

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3c6dec-5ffa-46bc-8705-e6868a68f810
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35342&B=UK
  Additional data Suppliers must apply through EU Supply.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company Suppliers must apply through EU Supply.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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