23-48 Repair, Maintenance and Operation Servicing of HV Electrical Equipment

This Service Contract shall cover all high voltage switchgear and transformers throughout the University Estate. The required Service comprises; periodic inspection, service and oil testing of all equipment, together with an emergency call-out facility for repairs and breakdowns and the provision of Authorised Persons to operate the equipment.

The services required under this Contract are summarised as below:

• initial survey, setting-up of manuals and provision of drawings
• cyclical maintenance
• general repairs
• call-out provision for equipment breakdown or repair
• provision of Authorised Persons for operation of switchgear
• upgrades, replacements and new works (as may be required from time to time)
• records of work and reports

Mandatory requirements:

• In submitting a tender response you agree to all areas of the Specification.
• Tenderers must be ECA Registered (or equivalent) - equivalents will require justifications should they be shortlisted for Award.
• The Contractor shall provide a 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year call-out facility for equipment breakdown and repairs. The Contractor shall provide labour, which shall be on site within 1-hour of receiving the Employer's verbal call-out.
• Site surveys must be completed within 1 month of Contract award and the first Annual Service and Maintenance activities within 3 months of Contract award.
• Contractors must work in accordance with the University Policies and Standing Instructions (Appendix D).
• The University is currently developing an Estates Master Plan, please note demands against the contract may vary due to the recommendations of this plan and potential changes in the University estate.

Additional information:

All correspondence must be via the etendering portal: https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/