Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd3-5d24-70a1-82f5-79e02cbd543e/hs2-westgate-lightning-protection-sub-subcontract-package

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# HS2 - Westgate Lightning Protection (Sub-subcontract Package)

[Phoenix M E Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/phoenix-m-e-ltd)

Estimated value

£50,000 to £100,000

Published

25 Jun 2024

Deadline

Closed

30 Jun 2024

## 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.
- 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

To undertakes the design, procurement, delivery, off-loading installation, testing, setting to work, commissioning, assurance, maintenance and handover of Westgate ventilation shaft lightning protection works as further described within this information

To install a complete and compliant lightning protection installation in line with the project specifications including (but not limited to) the following:

â&#128;¢ Installation of earth tapes on the head house and connections to the earthing system as per the contract drawings and earthing schematics.

â&#128;¢ Installation of test pits and earthing rods as detailed in the design drawings.

â&#128;¢ Fixing of earth tapes and connections of tapes and cables as per design drawings

â&#128;¢ Connection to earthing networks / systems installed by others.

â&#128;¢ Any labelling required for tapes and cables

â&#128;¢ Testing of earth bars and cabling

To undertake a lightning protection risk assessment in accordance with the requirements set out within BS EN 62305, the lighting protection risk assessment shall

recognise the potentially high economic losses associated with the loss of the ventilation and

intervention shaft or firefighting point.

To use conductor tapes, running down the exterior of the building to separate earth rods, in preference to using structural steelwork where practicable to minimise the risk to sensitive equipment.

To ensures that all cables running externally shall make as much use as practicable of natural shielding from fully bonded conducting materials.

To assesses the lightning protection system for the incorporation of air termination networks on the roof and identify that best composition.

To provide test joints for all down and earthing conductors and will be located in inspection pits adjacent to the above ground building foundations.

To install surge protection devices for all cables passing through the lightning protection system and be class I type where cables enter and leave the building at roof level, conforming to IC 61643-12.

To install class III type conforming to IC 61643-12 where cables enter and leave the building at ground level surge protection devices.

To provides suitable warranties in line with industry standards.

Read full description

## CPV classification

Lightning-protection works

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/003118ea-37a7-4198-9daf-8cd9aae7cc51)

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.

[Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register)

[Buyer profile Phoenix M E Ltd: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/phoenix-m-e-ltd) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work)

## More tenders like this

[Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)
