University of Leeds Awarded Contract for New A1 Substation Electrical Works
University of Leeds · Awarded contract
AwardedUniversity of Leeds Awarded Contract for New A1 Substation Electrical Works
Awarded 16 Nov 2018
Awarded16 Nov 2018
Value£1,960,000.00
SupplierJA Richardson Electrical Ltd
AgencyUniversity of Leeds
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 7y 4mo ago8mo term
Awarded 16 Nov 2018Expired 8 July 2019
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The University of Leeds awarded a contract to JA Richardson Electrical Ltd for the supply, modification, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services for the new A1 Substation.
The works included construction of a temporary Faculty Garage/Store, safe disconnection and storage of existing equipment, provision of new transformers, HV and LV switchgear, a new LV main distribution panel, interconnecting cables, enlivenment of HV equipment via diversion and extension of the existing HV ring supply, phased changeover of outgoing LV supplies, decommissioning of the existing substation, and formation of transformer rooms and faculty store.
The contract value was £1,960,000.
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