Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office · Awarded contract
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Installation of Photovoltaic Arrays and Battery Storage at British High Commission Compound in Banjul

Awarded 13 Jan 2025

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Awarded13 Jan 2025
Value£933,249.97
SupplierConcept Building Services (Southern) Ltd
AgencyForeign Commonwealth and Development Office
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 1y 2mo ago8mo term
Awarded 13 Jan 2025Expired 8 Sept 2025

About

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract to Concept Building Services (Southern) Ltd for the installation of photovoltaic arrays and full replacement of the central distribution at the British High Commission's Main Compound Site in Banjul, The Gambia.

The works included installation of two new photovoltaic arrays with ground mounting systems, cabling, underground ducting, AC/DC services, and export metering systems; replacement of the existing electrical main switchgear to incorporate photovoltaic arrays and battery energy storage; provision of a battery storage facility with cooling and mechanical ventilation; surveys of ground structure and cable ducting routes; upgrades to the switch room and battery storage room including lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, and lithium-ion gas detection; earthing, bonding, and lightning protection; and testing and commissioning of the new electrical switchgear and battery storage.

The contract value was £933,249.97.

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