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title: "Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ Portishead"
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# Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ Portishead

Buyer: AVON AND SOMERSET CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d6b1de-aedd-475e-84ed-13895754b45d

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## Summary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary is seeking tenders for the "Low Voltage Infrastructure and Generator Replacement at Police HQ Portishead". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the area of electrical machinery and equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage of procurement, following an open procedure which allows for competitive bidding. The deadline for submissions is set for 15th December 2017, and the anticipated contract period is from 16th December 2017 to 17th December 2017. The work is to be conducted in Portishead, UK, with an overall contract value of approximately £1,600,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical contracting and those capable of performing complex mechanical and electrical installations. Firms that are adept at managing large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in generator systems and low voltage installations, would be particularly suited to compete. The contract also emphasises the need for collaboration with specialist contractors, creating further opportunities for businesses in related sectors, including fabrication and installation services.

## Notice

The requirement is for an Electrical Contractor providing the role of Main Contractor whom shall be responsible for the appointment of an appropriate generator specialist, orders and all liaisons with the Client, Avon & Somerset Constabulary. SDS have been employed by Avon & Somerset Constabulary based on a traditional contract with Contractor's design portions for selected specialist items as detailed in the relevant sections of the specification. 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. Tenderers are required to submit a tender for 2 No. separate packages of works. * Sports and Amenities works only for form package one * Sports and Amenities AND Admin Works to form package two 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: * Builders work covers drilling and/or plugging walls, floors, ceilings etc for fixings for services and such work is included in the contracts works. Provide all supporting steelwork brackets, clamps and fixings as necessary for the complete installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd41736-848e-4b8b-bfda-3bc458df8a57 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2017 - 17 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2017 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd41736-848e-4b8b-bfda-3bc458df8a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd41736-848e-4b8b-bfda-3bc458df8a57
  5th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22106&B=BLUELIGHT
  All Tender documents can be accessed on the Procurement Portal www.Bluelight.gov.uk. Item ID is 29585. All correspondence and contact is to be via that medium
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31798
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

## Provenance

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