Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
UK
E-mail: lu.mao@defra.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Address of the buyer profile: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Thames Barrier - Mirrlees Blackstone engines three-quarter life survey
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50532300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of inspections and services, including replacing spares, to enable the engines to be suitable for a further 10-15 years period.<br/>The engineer/s working on the project must have in-depth knowledge of ESL 16 twin bank engines, with proven evidence of experience. The successful supplier will provide spares when required, within a reasonable lead time, with proof of conformity that all spare parts to be used within the contract are new, unused genuine/OEM original supply by issue of Certificate of Conformity/Authenticity from OEM.<br/><br/>The opportunity is being administered on Defra’s e-tendering portal:<br/>https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>If you are interested in this tender, please register your interest on the above portal, by 17:00, 21/01/2024.<br/><br/>Please note that any personnel who will deliver the works on site will be required to have a minimum of CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance, prior to the award of the contract.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50532300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The three Mirrlees Blackstone engines (ESL16 twin bank engine) installed at Thames Barrier are fast approaching their anticipated three-quarter life survey. The following inspections and component overhaul are proposed, in order to enable the engines to be suitable for a further 10-15-year period.<br/>1. Nodal Damper Coupling (NDC) fluid level check<br/>2. Gearbox bearing and final alignment verification<br/>3. Cylinder Liner Nose O-ring Renewal<br/>4. Liner deglazing and Piston Ring Pack replacement<br/>5. Cylinder Head Decarbonising and Pressure Test<br/>6. Jacket Water Pump.<br/>7. Standard Service Procedures<br/>Within procedures 1 - 6 carry out standard service work to include:<br/>• Recalibration of fuel injectors (does not include nozzle replacement)<br/>• Pressure testing of internal fuel system<br/>• Renewal of lube oil filter elements (engine)<br/>• Renewal of lube oil filter elements (gearbox)<br/>• Renewal of fuel filter elements<br/>• Re-setting of exhaust valve tappet clearances<br/>• Visual Inspection of internal pipework<br/>• Visual Inspection of camshaft assembly and drive gear train<br/>• Visual Inspect all coolers and heat exchangers for external leakages<br/>• Operational check and adjustment of mechanical overspeed<br/>• Operational check and adjustment of decompression system<br/>• Renewal of all crankcase and camshaft door joints<br/>• Check and record crankshaft deflections<br/>• Measure and record crankshaft end float<br/>• Operational check and adjustment of internal and external fuel rack linkage<br/>• Operational check of engine and gearbox lube oil pre-prime system<br/>8. Recalibration of on engine sensors<br/>9. Re-commissioning / load test
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/12/2023