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title: "GB-Leeds: Z/2530 New A1 Substation"
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# GB-Leeds: Z/2530 New A1 Substation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c316c21e-893c-4004-bf53-68e7620239fc

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is inviting tenders for the construction of the new A1 Substation, a project valued at £1,960,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Substation construction work' and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is now complete, having reached the award stage on 9th November 2018. The contract period for the awarded work will commence on 16th November 2018 and is expected to conclude by 9th July 2019.

This project presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialised in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly those with experience in substation construction and equipment installation. Companies prepared to meet the specified procurement criteria will find a valuable avenue to establish or expand their market presence in the energy infrastructure sector. The award of this contract to JA Richardson Electrical Ltd illustrates the competitive nature of this tender, highlighting the potential for future collaborations in similar projects.

## Notice

Supply, (modification of existing installation) installation, testing and commissioning of the Mechanical/Electrical Services for the new A1 Substation. The works will include the construction of a temporary Faculty Garage/Store in accordance with the Architectural and Structural Documentation, making safe, disconnecting, removing, protecting and storing existing equipment/goods from the stated location as described in the Works Information. Works will include provision of new transformers, HV and LV switchgear, the provision of a new LV main distribution panel, inter-connecting cables; the enlivenment of the HV equipment by means of diversion and extension of existing HV ring supply; the phased and sequential changeover of outgoing LV supplies from the existing to the new LV panel and decommissioning of existing substation. Formation of Transformer Rooms and Faculty Store all in accordance with the Works Information. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9263ed-5508-49c1-bc7e-6877f661c03d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2018 - 9 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,960,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JA RICHARDSON ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31682540 - Substation equipment
- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9263ed-5508-49c1-bc7e-6877f661c03d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9263ed-5508-49c1-bc7e-6877f661c03d
  27th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=361275406
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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