UK SBS FM17093 Generator Modifications

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Please follow instructions in the attachments and below to apply.

The final date and time for submission is Monday 8th January 2018 at 11.00am. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Description The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have identified opportunities for improvement for the operation of the generator. Project Aims • To improve the operation of the generator set including reducing running time at low load and increasing fuel turn over • To improve the maintenance regime and ensure compliance with statuary testing requirements e.g. load bank testing • To enhance generator control including options for seemless 'on demand' transfer from mains to generator supply to enable the client to utilise the backup generator during TRIAD periods • To improve building wide resilience to total grid power or nodal transformer losses • To provide opportunity for onsite Demand Management This Contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document.

The estimated start date is January 17th 2018. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement.

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