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title: "Installation of Back-up Electric Generator & Switchgear"
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buyer: "UKRI - BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY"
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# Installation of Back-up Electric Generator & Switchgear

Buyer: UKRI - BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa169c37-1b2a-403e-ae18-c6bf507e6acd

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## Summary

The UKRI - British Geological Survey is seeking bids for the installation of a back-up electric generator and switchgear, a project valued at £500,000 in the goods category, specifically focusing on generators. The latest amendment has extended the tender submission deadline to 14 January 2022, at 12:00 noon, with the contracting period set to commence on 25 January 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2022. This open procurement process is presently at the tender stage, with the works to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installations and generator supply, particularly larger enterprises with experience in complex projects. Companies with established supply chains and the capacity to meet the defined contract period will benefit from participating. Given the emphasis on power resilience solutions, businesses with innovative technologies in energy management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, positioning themselves favorably in a growing market.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 14 January 2022 Time: 09:00 Read New: 24 January 2022 Time: 10:00 Other additional information: We have decided to extend the deadline for bid submissions until Friday 14th January 12.00 (NOON). Although this project is already running later than hoped, we appreciate that the supply chain is experiencing difficulties more so than usual. NOTE: The target Completion remains 31 March 2022 as detailed in the Tender pack published. UPDATED 11 Jan 2022: Due to the complexity of this project and slow completion of our response to clarifications (and clarification on Contract Completion deadlin Installation of a new standby generator outside PPFPL building to provide power resilience to electrical loads connected to PPFPL LV switch board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a143bd9-ff5e-4003-b664-836fd8cbf199 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UKRI - BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |
| Locality | KEYWORTH |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG12 5GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Keyworth & Wolds |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 16:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a143bd9-ff5e-4003-b664-836fd8cbf199
- 22 Dec 2021 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a143bd9-ff5e-4003-b664-836fd8cbf199
- 7 Dec 2021 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a143bd9-ff5e-4003-b664-836fd8cbf199

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a143bd9-ff5e-4003-b664-836fd8cbf199
  11th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Generators./47R6MF457N
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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