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title: "Renewal of service contract for the power back-up generator control systems for Plowright and the Energy Centre (EC1)"
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published: "2025-08-28"
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# Renewal of service contract for the power back-up generator control systems for Plowright and the Energy Centre (EC1)

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f0f

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority classified as sub-central government in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its power backup generator control systems at the Plowright and Energy Centre (EC1) facilities. The procurement process, conducted directly without competition as it was below threshold, included the maintenance of generator control systems equipment with a bespoke installation to ensure the robust function of power systems critical to this research facility. Located in Woking, UK, the contract was awarded to Total Energy Controls Limited on 21st July 2025, and it covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement process is in the award stage, indicated by the active status of the contract.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services of building installations, particularly those with experience in managing generator systems and their components. Such maintenance contracts are crucial for firms like Total Energy Controls Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, enabling them to establish a solid track record in the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing flexible installation upgrades and parts replacement services would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their business scope and enhancing their portfolio within the energy controls and maintenance industry.

## Notice

Maintenance of generator control systems equipment including an exact mock-up of the control systems so that install upgrades and new parts can be tested these before added to our live system here on site. The site mock-up is an invaluable tool and ensures they do not risk any Plowright/EC1 energised power system or cause problems when it comes to the replacement/change or upgrade of control equipment. This is a Bespoke installation with some challenging parameters such as dual HV supplies, dual LV supplies to each building wing and Twin generators ensuring power is always available to this world-renowned research building where the power MUST always remain on.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051805-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,697 |

## 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 | TOTAL ENERGY CONTROLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators
- 31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051805-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051805-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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