Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-e6d2-736e-934d-ae897f540fe6/transformer-oil-removal awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Transformer Oil Removal [South Tees Site Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-tees-site-company-limited) Estimated value £20,000 to £30,000 Published 27 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 5 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As part of a wider refurbishment project on the South Tees Site Company's (STSC) 66kV High Voltage Distribution network, STSC wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to drain, store, recondition, and refill two 66kV to 11kV plant main power transformers (referred to as T67 & T68) and associated equipment. The service is to include the supply labour and specialist equipment for the following for each transformer (2 off): ### Stage 1 (Transformer No. 1) • Removal of transformer oil from a the 30MVA transformer main tank, cooler, tank tool gear and associated pipework, volume of oil approximately 3401 gallons. Deadline: oil to be removed by 13th July 2018 • Off-site storage of oil at a suitable facility for approximately 30 days • Application of Nitrogen or Dry Air blanket to the transformer No.1 to maintain the suitable preservation of the transformer internal parts & components: o Provision, use, and connection of Dry air machine at site o Connect pipework and satisfactorily supply the transformer main tank with Dry Air o Connect Nitrogen bottle, regulator & connections, etc. • Recondition oil\* and re-fill\*\* • Oil processing pass within the transformer tank, cooler bank and pipework ### Stage 2 (Transformer No. 2) • Removal of transformer oil from a the 30MVA transformer main tank, cooler, tool gear tank and associated pipework, volume of oil approximately 3401 gallons • Off-site storage of oil fat a suitable facility for approximately 30 days • Application of Nitrogen or Dry Air blanket to the transformer No.2 to maintain the suitable preservation of the transformer internal parts & components: o Provision, use, and connection of Dry air machine at site o Connect pipework and satisfactorily supply the transformer main tank with Dry Air o Connect Nitrogen bottle, regulator & connections, etc. • Recondition oil\* and re-fill\*\* • Oil processing pass within the transformer tank, cooler bank and pipework The wider project is due to commence on the 16th July 2018 and the first transformer will be required to be drained prior to this date. Full details can be found in the ITT document and supporting information attached. Additional information: All communication relating to this tender must be made via the Procurement Team, email: Please use this email address to: • Confirm intention to submit a tender • Raise any questions during the tender period • Return the completed tender Read full description ## CPV classification Electric motors, generators and transformers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/88d18463-62a4-4b89-a728-c4dc89f8c2c5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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