Lancaster University · Awarded contract

Awarded

Refurbishment of Sub Station No.3 at Lancaster University

Awarded 25 Jul 2021

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Awarded25 Jul 2021

Value£435,881.00

SupplierCABLE INSTALLATION SERVICES NW LTD

AgencyLancaster University

RegionNorth West

CategoryInfrastructure

Ended 5y 2mo ago2mo term

Awarded 25 July 2021Expired 16 Sept 2021

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Lancaster University awarded a contract to Cable Installation Services NW Ltd for the refurbishment of Sub Station No.3, part of the University's High Voltage network of 15 sub-stations.

The works included replacement of Low & High Voltage switchgear and transformers, specifically two 1MVA transformers with 1.6MVA alternatives, replacement of two 400A 11kV Brush Oil Circuit Breakers with Schneider Ringmaster Units, and replacement of the English Electric Section Board with an Okken Section Board with associated Schneider ACBs and MCCBs.

The contract also covered cable modifications and joints to buildings fed from the sub-station, including County Main, County South, Great Hall, Lancaster Institute of Contemporary Arts, Bowland Hall, Bowland Annexe, Music, and Bowland ASH, as well as rewiring of the small lighting and power system and removal and disposal of redundant equipment.

The contract value was AUD 435,881.

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