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title: "All Maintenance of Thames Barrier Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices One and Two"
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# All Maintenance of Thames Barrier Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices One and Two

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3e2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the contracting authority for the entitled project, "All Maintenance of Thames Barrier Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices One and Two." This is classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of generators, specifically conducted within the UK. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, with the process currently in the award stage, following the initial contract signing on 29th October 2021. The contract duration is for 5 years, starting from 19th November 2021 and potentially extending to 18th November 2036, depending on renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maintenance and services sector, particularly those specialising in diesel rotary uninterruptible power supply devices. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability and experience in servicing energy equipment or those who possess knowledge of systems similar to those manufactured by Hitzinger UK Ltd would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for subcontracting may further widen opportunities for small to medium enterprises looking to partner with larger contractors in the delivery of these essential maintenance services.

## Notice

Provision of the annual, 5 and 10 yearly overhauls to the Thames Barrier Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices (DRUPS) for DRUPS 1 and 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the annual, 5 and 10 yearly overhauls to the Thames Barrier Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Devices (DRUPS) for DRUPS 1 and 2, that were manufactured and installed by Hitzinger UK Ltd. This includes annual monthly planned preventative maintenance, two 5 year on site kinetic overhauls and two 10 Year Alternator and Kinetic Module Overhauls, their Radiator Clean and Coolant Change and a 10 year change of friction facings. An initial contract will be let for 5 years 19th November 2021 to 18th November 2026, with an option to renew another 5 years, 19th November 2026 to 18th November 2031, and then with options to renew for further one year durations during the next 5 years, (19th November 2031 to 18th November 2032, 19th November 2032 to 18th November 2033, 19th November 2033 to 18th November 2034, 19th November 2034 to 18th November 2035 and 19th November 2035 to 18th November 2036). If all contract extensions are taken up the final end date of the contract will be 18th November 2036.

### Procurement Information

This Direct Award is justifiable under PCR32 (2)(b)(ii) 2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:-- * (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons, This is because there is no other party with the requisite knowledge or ability to maintain the existing DRUPS equipment power devices, one and two that were manufactured by Hitzinger UK Ltd and installed by the same company at the Environment Agency's Thames Barrier Site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029193-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,028,428 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITZINGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029193-2021
- 4 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027765-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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