Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb3-b535-7265-8400-1e5841436648/nu1775-main-contractor-for-combined-heat-and-power-generation-high-voltage-s awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # (NU/1775) Main Contractor for Combined Heat and Power Generation, High Voltage System - Installation Works [Newcastle University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newcastle-university) Estimated value £1,500,000 to £2,000,000 Published 9 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 22 Jul 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University has appointed appoint an HV installation contractor to include the following services following the enclosed detailed design within this tender: • Make provision for the connection of an 850 KVA (electrical) CHP unit (to be provided by others) onto the University HV network. • Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Substation Merz Court." • Replace the existing HV Switchgear and associated equipment in "Merz Court Substation 2." • Replace and enhance the existing LV Switchboards, all associated cabling and equipment. These are the board supplied from the LV side of the transformer at each substation in the following locations:  Merz 2  Merz Court  Armstrong Building • Follow the phasing strategy that will allow the removal and replacement of the HV and LV network as detailed above. • To follow the enabling works package provided within this tender to ensure the buildings' supplies and services are maintained during the building phases. This package should identify any shutdowns and envisaged outages. • Any modification to existing HV plant, any access to any chamber or work in proximity to any HV system apparatus, disconnection to and disconnection from and all jointing to be carried out by the HV specialist contractor. The tendering contractor should contact the University's HV specialist for confirmation of their detailed plan of works including timescales of the specialist's attendance for any of the above. • Provide Principal Designer duties, as defined under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations 2015 for all aspects of the contract, as described. Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3ae868b5-5550-4add-a776-1d83d9a8d1e9) 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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