UK SBS FM150072 CEH Lancaster Fume Cupboard Ductwork

***This procurement procedure did not result in a contract award and as no suitable offers were made***

This project is to replace the roof exposed fume cupboard ductwork from the risers to the fans and the return ductwork to the stacks. The client also requires the routes of the ductwork to the stacks re-designed to minimise the amount of ductwork on the roof. The work includes 4 no Microbiological Safety Cabinets and 14 no Fume Cupboards. It is estimated that there will be approximately 320 lm of new 400m dia. insulated ductwork and 100 lm of surplus ductwork. The design includes 2no new stack locations and supports to the centre of the roof. The fans are to remain in their current locations and to be serviced as part of the works in accordance with SFG20. The contractor to replace the roof facing plywood panels to the 4 no existing stacks. As this is an operational site the works are to be undertaken in phases to minimise the downtime of the fume cupboards etc.

The works shall include but are not limited to:

•Stripping out of redundant ductwork (including disposal in accordance with COSHH Sheets) •Positioning of new ductwork and stacks

•Crane Hire.

•Support framework

•Earth and bonding

•Commissioning on completion.

•Building work to stacks and making good.

•Mains electrical wiring including final connections to all items of plant. •Service Fans to SFG20 standard

•Control wiring.

•Any working outside normal hours.

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Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government.

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Bid Closure:- 10/11/15 at 11.00am

Additional information: This deadline is for 10/11/15 at 11:00 am.

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