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title: "High Voltage Control, Operation, Maintenance and Emergency Response (COMER) for Environment Agency North West"
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# High Voltage Control, Operation, Maintenance and Emergency Response (COMER) for Environment Agency North West

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03483e

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is seeking to procure high voltage Control Operation, Maintenance, and Emergency Response (COMER) services for flood defence assets located in the North West of England. This planned tender, valued at £160,000, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for electrical machinery and apparatus. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice expected on 25th July 2022. Interested parties should take note of the planned engagement event to be held via Teams, with options available around 8th July or the week commencing 11th July.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in high voltage systems. Firms that are well-versed in emergency response protocols, planned preventative maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this process could enable businesses to expand their operational portfolio within the environmental protection sector while contributing to the vital upkeep of critical flood defence infrastructure.

## Notice

The Environment Agency (EA) manages government investment to reduce flood risk and coastal erosion in England. Part of this investment is used to build, operate and maintain flood defence assets such as pumping stations, flood gates, raised embankments, flood basins etc. The Contract relates to high voltage (HV) Control Operation Maintenance and Emergency Response (COMER) provision at 2 of these flood defence assets and the planned preventative maintenance of (LV) ACBs at 1 other asset. All assets are located in the North West of England.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2. Assets covered by the Contract 2.1. Altmouth pumping station, Hightown, LS38 7JB (NGR: SD2954004381) Equipment schedule: * 1 No. Igranic 11kV Switchboard complete with 12 Tamco VCB's and all instrumentation and protection devices. * 1 No. VCB 50V Battery Tripping Unit and Batteries * 2 No. 11kV/ 415V 800kVA power distribution transformers (Oil Filled Type) * 4 No. 11kV/3.3kV 800kVA power distribution transformers (Cast Resin Type) * 4 No. 3.3kV Igranic motor ATX starter panels with Mechanical Isolator and Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection device. * 4 No. ABB SACE LV Air Circuit Breakers * All REF protection devices on HV and LV systems 2.2. Crossens pumping station, Southport, PR9 8JQ (NGR: SD3772320670) Equipment schedule: * 1 No. 5 panel 11kV Alstom Switchboard including VTs, VCB, and all protection devices. * 2 No. 11kV/ 415V 1600kVA Oil Filled Air Cooled Power Transformers * 9 No. LV Schneider ACBs Incomers, Circuit Feeds and Bus Sections * 1 No. VCB 30V Battery Tripping Unit and Batteries 2.3. Bedford pumping station, Leigh, WN7 2HS (NGR: SD6684100056) Equipment schedule: * 3 No Schneider. LV ACBs Incomers and Bus Section 3. Contract requirements The Contract requires the Contractor to enter into a HV (High Voltage) COMER (Control, Operation, Maintenance, Emergency Response) agreement. Services to be provided under the COMER agreement are: * Assume full control of the various 11kV and 3.3kV systems at Altmouth and Crossens pumping stations for the duration of the contract via a formal transfer of control/operation from the EA to the Contractor. On transfer of control the Contractor can, subject to agreement, operate their own HV safety rules where these have been demonstrated to be equivalent or better than the Environment Agency's. * Provision of high voltage Senior Authorised Person (SAP) services as well as competent personnel who have suitable qualifications, experience and authorisation to work on the HV systems specified. * Provision of a 24-hour 365-day emergency response service to enable attendance to site when a fault/defect requires urgent diagnosis/rectification. This includes the provision of HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) services as well as competent personnel who have suitable qualifications, experience and authorisation to work on the HV systems specified. Ideally the Contractor should be able to attend site within 2 hours of receiving a call, however, longer response times may be considered. * Completion of two monthly, annual and 5-yearly planned preventative maintenance on all HV systems, and specific LV circuit breakers specified. This includes the provision a program of works for all PPMs. A list of PPMs will be provided as part of the tender. * Completion of remedial works on the HV systems specified as and when required. * Attendance to site to allow for isolations at HV to enable specialist contractors to undertake works or to enable safe access to HV areas. This includes liaison with the EA's non HV maintenance contractor(s) and various EA teams as and when necessary. * Management of all documentation relating to the HV systems specified. Records will be audited periodically for compliance. * All Contractor personnel working on the Contract must be familiar with the sites specified. * Ensure that the EA's pump attendants remain sufficiently trained and authorised in HV safety rules to be able to operate the Altmouth HV pumps starting procedure in hand via the onsite Scada system. Additional information: A short engagement event will be held via Teams on either 8th July or w/c 11th July. If you would like to attend or have any questions about the event, please contact jessica.cahill@environment-agency.gov.uk Please complete the following short survey and indicate whether you are interested in tendering for this opportunity - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6CYLVST

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31161900 - Voltage-control systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2022 at 11:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6CYLVST

## Provenance

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