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University of Birmingham

Framework for the Provision of Supply and Install of 11KV Switch Gear

Repair & MaintenanceCPV 50710000
Value£2.0m
Deadline24 Jan 2025
Published19 Nov 2024
RegionWest Midlands
Timeline
Published 19 Nov 2024ClosedCloses 24 Jan 2025
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£2.0mtotal contract value
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this tender£0£4.8m

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The brief

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for a Framework for the Provision of the supply and install of High Voltage 11KV Switch Gear in various Substations on campus.

The University intends to appoint a single Framework operator to deliver this requirement.

At the discretion of the University of Birmingham there may be a requirement to replace main and sub distribution LV panels, circuit protective devices and reconnect the existing circuits back into the new switchgear.

Testing of the circuits and protection works, shall form part of this framework.

Any civils work or cable replacement required for the new switch gear shall also form part of this works.

The successful contractor/ supplier shall be responsible for removal of the old switch gear, the installation and commissioning of the new switchgear in its entirety.

The selection of the switchgear shall comply with the University of Birmingham Estates electrical specification, and or the requirements of the Estates Infrastructure team.

Please see the specification published on In-Tend, for the full specification.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The University of Birmingham has a requirement

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for a Framework for the Provision of the supply and install of High Voltage 11KV Switch Gear in various Substations on campus.

02

The University intends to appoint a single

The University intends to appoint a single Framework operator to deliver this requirement.

03

Testing of the circuits and protection works

Testing of the circuits and protection works, shall form part of this framework.

04

Any civils work or cable replacement required

Any civils work or cable replacement required for the new switch gear shall also form part of this works.

05

The successful contractor/ supplier shall be responsible

The successful contractor/ supplier shall be responsible for removal of the old switch gear, the installation and commissioning of the new switchgear in its entirety.

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Source & provenance
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544ceb8b-1a38-483f-9595-7a8a47fb1ab4
Stage
contract · Contract
Source
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Buyer ref
IT-144-1953-FRAM889/24
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