Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0c-949e-7040-81eb-6bf0216a2b7e/supply-and-install-of-uninterrupted-power-supply-to-bacs-control-panels awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels [The Pirbright Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-pirbright-institute) Estimated value £45,000 to £50,000 Published 12 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 9 Dec 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 The contract is for a single supplier to Supply and Install of Uninterrupted Power Supply to BACS Control Panels at The Pirbright Institute, Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. See Appendix E - Contract Scope. ### PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES The Brooksby Building at The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright) will be a high containment facility for work on high consequence pathogens such as foot-and-mouth diseases virus (FMDV) when fully operational in 2026. As part of the post-construction 'Day 2' works there is a requirement to carry out additional works to the Building Automation and Control System (BACS) within the Brooksby Building to ensure it is fully aligned with the primary system used across the rest of the Pirbright site. The following package of work has been funded: • Installation of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to critical BACS Control Panels ### Equipment - 1 x Large UPS Unit Riello 30kVA Master MPS (6 Pulse Rectifier, 384VDC Battery, UPS to be fitted with a Multicom 384 comms card to be wired by Pirbright appointed contractor. ### Equipment - 20 x Small UPS units Sentinel Pro single phase on line 1kVA (0.8kW) 240v a.c. ### Materials - As required All required materials to be included: Cable, containment, Unistrut etc. ### Installation Large UPS unit Installation of 1 large UPS to 415v a.c. 3ph distribution board 50-DB-06-A-MECH rated at 100Amp complete with bypass switch fed from 50-SB-01-A at the main LV switch board on the AHU deck. This is inclusive of re-routing SWA and black plastic coated metallic flexible conduits. Install a Unistrut base to keep the UPS off the concrete with a clearance of 100mm. ### Installation 20 Small UPS Units Installation 20 Sentinel Pro UPS Units at locations indicated in drawings, external to control panels to give best possible ventilation. The "shelf" to be constructed of Unistrut and installed at a height to be serviceable and not to cause obstruction or in a position that may pose a concern to engineering team members. ### Commissioning and testing All units Test and commission all the above UPSs with installation to BS7671 electrical installation standard ### Documentation ALL Updated drawings showing site installation works Testing and commissioning results To also be included in tender: • Delivery of all materials to site • Production and issue of a programme of works • Provision of O&M Manual • Project management Read full description ## CPV classification Uninterruptible power supplies Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a759ce32-b4e1-4a9b-8350-84a9e4a4cabd) 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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