---
title: "Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055179"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building.

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055179

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute has concluded a direct procurement for the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) aimed at detecting imminent flooding at the Brooksby building in Woking, United Kingdom. This project is classified under the industry category of mechanical engineering and electrical installation works. The procurement, completed without competition as it fell below the threshold, involves works to ensure compliance with functional safety standards. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd March 2025 and the delivery period from 14th April to 29th August 2025. The award was given to Suncombe Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 23rd June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering installation and other electrical installation works. Enterprises specialised in risk mitigation and control systems might find such contracts beneficial in expanding their portfolio, especially those with experience in safety instrumented functions that comply with standards like IEC 61508/61511. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for SMEs and expert suppliers who can deliver high-quality services in line with functional safety standards. Companies looking to extend their service offerings in new regions within the UK may find collaborative possibilities with public authorities like The Pirbright Institute.

## Notice

As part of the Brooksby project, in order to be compliant with Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508/61511), services are required to purchase materials, manufacture a panel, install, and commission a new drainage network Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) to detect imminent flooding of the Brooksby building. This hazardous scenario was identified via a Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) study as one that requires an additional safeguard (SIL 2 rated level switches) to reduce risk to an acceptable level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034298-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,184 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034298-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034298-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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