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title: "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of the Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station"
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# Supply, Installation and Commissioning of the Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5cccd5a-6ace-4d40-9dc1-2a8829156a41

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## Summary

The Keele University Science and Business Park Ltd is currently seeking tenders for the "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of the Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station." This procurement falls within the construction industry, with a contract value estimated at £70,000, excluding VAT, and is located at Keele in Staffordshire, West Midlands, UK. The tender is at the active stage, open for submissions, with the deadline set for 11th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 25th June 2018 and conclude by 3rd September 2018, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, as the contract value is below the threshold for more complex procurement processes.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for electrical contractors and engineering firms, particularly those with experience in substation construction and installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those keen on collaborating to deliver comprehensive and coordinated works, as the contract will not be divided into lots. Interested businesses should ensure they conduct site visits, as gathering project risk information will be crucial for competitive tender submissions. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the designated platform.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a 1 MvA 11kV - 0.4kV Sub-Station on Phase 3, Plot 6 to supply the new Smart Innovation Hub building located on Phase 3, Plot 2 of the University campus in accordance with the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Smart Innovation Hub is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020, Staffordshire County Council, the University of Keele and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Single Local Growth Fund. The Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station is also part funded by ERDF. Given the need for one Contractor to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the works required, the contract has not been divided into lots. The Contractor shall complete all of the contract requirements detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT and ensure that the Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station has been fully installed and commissioned by 3rd September 2018. The estimated total value of the contract is PS70,000 excluding VAT. It is essential that Tenderers visit the University campus prior to submitting their tender submission in order to ascertain all the necessary information as to risk which may affect their tender sum. Arrangements to visit site for this contract can be made directly with Mr Ashley Hulme, Tel: 01782 733135. The site visits will be conducted during the tender period. The Contracting Authority for this procurement is Keele University Science and Business Park Ltd (KUSBPL). Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by KUSBPL at any time. The Smart Innovation Hub is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020, Staffordshire County Council, the University of Keele and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Single Local Growth Fund. The Smart Innovation Hub Sub-Station is also part funded by ERDF. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81760ee-4d2c-4ed6-b2ef-399ee92fb976 |
| 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 | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 3 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31682540 - Substation equipment
- 45232220 - Substation construction work

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81760ee-4d2c-4ed6-b2ef-399ee92fb976

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81760ee-4d2c-4ed6-b2ef-399ee92fb976
  25th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

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