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title: "UKRI-2263 STFC Network Enhancement & Expansion Program"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034914"
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# UKRI-2263 STFC Network Enhancement & Expansion Program

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034914

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking bids for the "UKRI-2263 STFC Network Enhancement & Expansion Program" project, aimed at replacing key transformers at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory located in Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of ancillary works for electricity power lines and has been classified as a limited procurement method, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was awarded on 16th June 2022, with an active status, and a total value of £697,200.90.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high voltage electrical works and network enhancements. Companies experienced in delivering similar infrastructure projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete, particularly those with the capability to meet the critical timelines required for this project. Given the unique technical requirements and the exclusive involvement of Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC, interested bidders should be prepared to collaborate closely with approved suppliers to effectively deliver on project specifications.

## Notice

Replace the 2x 15/30MVA 132/11kV transformers at the Harwell South RAL Primary (HARS A1MTB, A2MTB) with 2x new 20/40MVA units o 11kV cabling between new transformers and existing transformer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to replace the 2x 15/30MVA 132/11kV transformers at the Harwell South RAL Primary (HARS A1MTB, A2MTB) with 2x new 20/40MVA units o 11kV cabling between new transformers and existing transformer. These works are taking place at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.

### Procurement Information

The supply is part of the HV supply network within the RAL site. The local supply authority (DNO) SSE (Scottish and Southern Electric - SSE) are unique as they have the engineering and contracting capability to deliver this extension to the HV network which is unrestricted and owned by them, therefore any other supplier would require / subcontract SSE to do the work itself. Further competition would not be possible as all network project work would be instructed to SSE as a Principle Contractor/Principle Designer under CDM regulations 2015. The timetable to deliver this project is critical to STFC as this available power is on the open market to others, and its purchase secures power to several critical new projects. SSE have the availability to deliver this work to achieve this delivery date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017007-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £697,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC T/A SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ELECTRICITY NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017007-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699772648

## Provenance

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