Invitation to tender for Service and Maintenance of High Voltage Systems and Switchgear

Invitation to tender for Service and Maintenance of High Voltage Systems and Switchgear.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services is seeking a competitive tender for the services of one appointed contractor for a service contract for planned maintenance and ad hoc repairs and breakdown service 11,000 volts alternating current high voltage network equipment, system and switchgear.

The length of the contract is for two initial years - from 01 July 2020 until 30 June 2022, with an option to extend by a further three years, all subject to satisfactory performance (making a potential contract length of five years), all subject to satisfactory performance.

The objectives of this contract are to ensure that: o The high voltage network is available for service without undue breakdown or outage. o The network is complaint with all statutory provisions and guidance, with maintenance carried out to manufacturer's instructions. o That Authority has access to a 24hour, 365/366 days a year emergency call-out facility. o A planned maintenance is carried out. o areas for potential innovation, cost saving, and improvement, delivering savings year on year are identified o We employ a certified company able to undertake the contract with planned elements delivered over a five year programme.

The Supplier's membership of the National Electricity Registration scheme is a requirement of this contract.

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