Electrical Substation and Switchboard Upgrade at University of Sheffield Hicks Building
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
AwardedElectrical Substation and Switchboard Upgrade at University of Sheffield Hicks Building
Awarded 19 Nov 2018
Awarded19 Nov 2018
Value£450,000.00
SupplierREX GROUP SERVICES LIMITED
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 7y 9mo ago3mo term
Awarded 19 Nov 2018Expired 4 Feb 2019
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The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to REX GROUP SERVICES LIMITED for electrical infrastructure works at the Hicks Building, including the installation of a new substation and upgrades to low voltage switchboards across multiple locations.
The scope covered high voltage switching, fit-out of switch rooms with power, lighting, emergency lighting, and fire detection, structural remedial work to a switch room roof, and the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of switchboards and metering.
It also included generator connection, transformer inspection and maintenance, and temporary works to protect existing equipment.
The contract value was AUD 450,000.
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Electrical Substation and Switchboard Upgrade at University of Sheffield Hicks Building
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