Replacement of D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedReplacement of D12 and F2 Switchgear at Culham Science Centre
Awarded 28 Mar 2021
Awarded28 Mar 2021
Value£500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 5y 2mo ago6mo term
Awarded 28 Mar 2021Expired 12 Sept 2021
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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to R & B Switchgear Solutions Limited for the replacement of 60-year-old English Electric LV ACBs in the D12 and F2 switchrooms at Culham Science Centre.
The scope included retrofitting withdrawable solutions with equivalent Form 4 Type 7 ACBs, matching obsolete ratings and providing like-for-like protection with adjustable settings.
The retrofit introduced intelligent monitoring of electrical loads, power demand, and quality with real-time meter readings via networked PCs, and met modern safety standards with a minimum 25-year lifetime.
The contract value was AUD 500,000.
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