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Installation of CVIM Generator Back Up Power

  • First published: 16 January 2026
  • Last modified: 16 January 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0606e5
Published by:
The Pirbright Institute
Authority ID:
AA28260
Publication date:
16 January 2026
Deadline date:
06 March 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to increase the Institute’s electrical supply resilience (both continuity of science and vaccine production, plus to reduce potential financial loss), reduce waste and safeguard the vaccine batch production via resilient power supply to the building utilising either mains power or generated power in the event of site wide power failure. This will be achieved by a combination of the following two factors:• New 510kVA stand-alone emergency back-up generator.• UPS resilience on critical equipment to ensure power is bridged whilst generator runs up to speed and then takes the load of building.Contract ScopeThe contract is for a single supplier to provide Design and Build of a permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted as per the User Requirement Specification (URS) for The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright), Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. See Appendix E - Contract Specification.PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVESThe Principal objective is to provide permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted.The contract is for a single supplier to provide comprehensive installation of a stand-alone 500kVA generator and Automatic Transfer Switch to supply our new CVIM building that derives its primary power supply from T8 substation. Works to include all wiring and connections (ACB already in place in T8 substation), testing and commissioning , ability to send up to 5 alarms to the BACS control room, concrete base (Approx 6mx 3m and 0.5m deep) lightning protection to match existing Jenner Building generator and pipe in pipe connection to existing diesel fuel tank.The following Work packages are to provide a one stop shop for the total installation described here in and are subject to a full tender process, advertised on Find a Tender:The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows:• Delivery of a Stage 4 electrical design with client nominated designer and Project Manager • Supply and Installation of 1 x 510kVA 3 phase power generator.• Generator to be fitted with day tank for diesel fuel • New 3m by 6m concrete pad next to Jenner’s generator. • Means of automatic power disruption detection equipment to auto start generator and switch to generator supply in the event of amins failure. • Facilitate installation & commissioning of generator and auto switching.• Added pipe in pipe to existing diesel fuel tank with controls for low level shut off.• Controls and cabling between new generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). • Provision to add a plug in generator into the ATS. • Test feature of key switches to run Off and On line for testing without affecting normal supply to building.• Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project ManagerWork Package: CVIM Generator and ATS installation

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Scope

Procurement reference

EMS/CVIMGENIE/2026

Procurement description

The purpose of this project is to increase the Institute’s electrical supply resilience (both continuity of science and vaccine production, plus to reduce potential financial loss), reduce waste and safeguard the vaccine batch production via resilient power supply to the building utilising either mains power or generated power in the event of site wide power failure. This will be achieved by a combination of the following two factors:

• New 510kVA stand-alone emergency back-up generator.

• UPS resilience on critical equipment to ensure power is bridged whilst generator runs up to speed and then takes the load of building.

Contract Scope

The contract is for a single supplier to provide Design and Build of a permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted as per the User Requirement Specification (URS) for The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright), Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF.

See Appendix E - Contract Specification.

PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

The Principal objective is to provide permanent automatic emergency power back up in case of power failure and to ensure conditions inside the CVIM building remain intact and vaccine production is not interrupted.

The contract is for a single supplier to provide comprehensive installation of a stand-alone 500kVA generator and Automatic Transfer Switch to supply our new CVIM building that derives its primary power supply from T8 substation. Works to include all wiring and connections (ACB already in place in T8 substation), testing and commissioning , ability to send up to 5 alarms to the BACS control room, concrete base (Approx 6mx 3m and 0.5m deep) lightning protection to match existing Jenner Building generator and pipe in pipe connection to existing diesel fuel tank.

The following Work packages are to provide a one stop shop for the total installation described here in and are subject to a full tender process, advertised on Find a Tender:

The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows:

• Delivery of a Stage 4 electrical design with client nominated designer and Project Manager

• Supply and Installation of 1 x 510kVA 3 phase power generator.

• Generator to be fitted with day tank for diesel fuel

• New 3m by 6m concrete pad next to Jenner’s generator.

• Means of automatic power disruption detection equipment to auto start generator and switch to generator supply in the event of amins failure.

• Facilitate installation & commissioning of generator and auto switching.

• Added pipe in pipe to existing diesel fuel tank with controls for low level shut off.

• Controls and cabling between new generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

• Provision to add a plug in generator into the ATS.

• Test feature of key switches to run Off and On line for testing without affecting normal supply to building.

• Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager

Work Package: CVIM Generator and ATS installation

Main category

Works

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

104000 GBP to 104000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

27 March 2026, 00:00AM to 29 May 2026, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Pirbright Laboratory Ash Road

Town/City: Woking

Postcode: GU24 0NF

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

Companies House: 00559784

NUTS code: UKJ25

Email: Procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public undertaking

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
  • 31120000 - Generators
  • 31122000 - Generator units
  • 31127000 - Emergency generator
  • 44114250 - Concrete slabs
  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
  • 51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers
  • 51111200 - Installation services of generators

Lot value (estimated)

104000 AED Excluding VAT

124800 AED Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

27 March 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 May 2026, 23:59PM

Simple description of award criteria

Details are included in Appendix B - CVIM Generator Project Scoring Matrix V1

Participation

Is this procurement reserved for the following groups?

GB-ONS

Submission

Tender submission deadline

06 March 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

06 February 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Documents

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

The ITT Pack Scan be viewed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home. Upon completion of Appendix H- Confidentiality Agreement, the full ITT pack including 6. Appendix E1 - Site Documents & 6. Appendix E2 - T8 Switch room Drawings will be issued.

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Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
44114250 Concrete slabs Concrete
31100000 Electric motors, generators and transformers Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
45310000 Electrical installation work Building installation work
31127000 Emergency generator Generators
31122000 Generator units Generators
31120000 Generators Electric motors, generators and transformers
51111000 Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers Installation services of electrical equipment
51111200 Installation services of generators Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers
45317000 Other electrical installation work Electrical installation work

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