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title: "2015/PB - Hicks Building - New Substation"
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# 2015/PB - Hicks Building - New Substation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9b99d77-0206-401b-8ccb-7e4b365f1212

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "Hicks Building - New Substation." This initiative falls under the construction and civil engineering industry category, specifically for site preparation, building installation, and building completion work. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, below threshold. The tender period concludes on 10th August 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 19th November 2018 and conclude by 4th February 2019. The project is located in Sheffield, England, specifically in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) looking to expand their business portfolios in the construction sector. Companies specialising in electrical installation, project management, and building works will find themselves well-suited to engage in this project, which requires careful orchestration of works in live occupied spaces. With a contract value of £450,000, eligible businesses can leverage this opportunity to gain experience in managing complex projects while contributing to the ongoing development of educational infrastructure at the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

Concourse substation main LV switchboard works (including high voltage switching). Fit out works to proposed Edwardian LV switch room (former external gas store) to include small power, lighting, emergency lighting and fire detection. All builders work associated with the above works to include structural remedial work to proposed Edwardian switch room roof, enabling works to provide safe access for routing of high level external power cables and temporary works to provide protection to existing equipment fixtures and fittings. Edwardian Building Switchboard Installation to include the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the switchboard, metering installation and the transfer of all outgoing ways from the existing panel boards/main switch board to the new switchboard. Supply installation, testing and commissioning of a generator connection to Level G Alfred Denny plant room and the installation of a new section board to the Level G Animal Sciences laboratory area. Alfred Denny LV Switchboard installation to include the supply installation, testing and commissioning of the switchboard, fit out of the room, metering installation, cable jointing and transferal of all outgoing ways from existing panel to new switchboard. Winter Street Substation LV Switchboard alterations to include the installation of additional electrical "cabinets" to extend main low voltage switchboard, high voltage switching and Isolation of high voltage and low voltage cabling where required. Transformer inspection and maintenance to include the IUS limited inspection and maintenance works to both transformers. The limits of the site boundary are detailed upon drawing (01)001. During the Construction Phase, the adacent Hicks and Student Union buildings will be fully occupied during normal working hours (8am - 6pm Monday to Friday). Access restrictions for all of the working areas will be in place throughout the contract and are indicated on the proposed limitations (11) series drawings. Works will be undertaken both within live occupied spaces and out of hours during which the rooms will be vacant. Careful consideration must be given to providing a means of segregating the works from the building occupants. The project is to be delivered in a single phase, with the works comencing on the ** ** ** and the completion date being the ** ** **. Works are to be delivered on a five day working pattern with out of hours working required throughout the contract period. Varying access restrictions to the works areas will be in place throughout and the contractor will be required to undertake works in occupied spaces using localised segregation of the works areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d6019-c502-432c-8d29-07bae9d20170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 4 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REX GROUP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d6019-c502-432c-8d29-07bae9d20170
- 31 Jul 2018 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c2589-35ab-4629-8a10-24cc598eceb1
- 13 Jul 2018 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c2589-35ab-4629-8a10-24cc598eceb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d6019-c502-432c-8d29-07bae9d20170
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707c2589-35ab-4629-8a10-24cc598eceb1
  31st July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

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