Electrical upgrade works Abbey Holme

Tender description

<p>The project will consist of the provision and installation of new communal lighting, emergency lighting, external lighting small power, distribution and sub main distribution boards to Blocks 1 &ndash; 5. The work also includes external lighting upgrades to the entrance road car park, footpaths and external storerooms. For the individual block details please refer to the relevant drawing. Estimated contract value - &pound;180,000.00 - &pound;200,000.00 Contract start date &ndash; November 2021 Project duration &ndash; 4 Months . The site is located at Abbey Holme, Overton Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BZ Block 1 &ndash; Flats 1 to 12 Block 2 &ndash; Flats 7 &ndash; 12 Block 3 &ndash; Flats 14 &ndash; 19 Block 4 &ndash; Flats 20 &ndash; 29 Block 5 &ndash; Apartments 30 &ndash; 64 Chrysotile &amp; Amosite ACM&rsquo;s have been identified on this project. Electrical contractors working on this project would require UKATA-B trained operatives to carry out non-notifiable non-licenced asbestos works. There are no welfare facilities in any of the blocks Appointments to visit the site are to be made via The Guinness Partnerships, local CLO&rsquo;s &ndash; Mr Rob Cooke: mobile &ndash; 07525245935 or Paul Stone: mobile - 07736286924 Lighting Manufacturer &ndash; Steon Lighting. Cables &ndash; The wiring system shall generally be 1.5mm2 LSF/LSF cable. Switches &ndash; All lighting switches shall be manufactured by MK Electric Limited. Containment &ndash; Surface PVC white medium gauge conduit complete with all manufacturers accessories shall be installed in the bin store / cycle stores. 2 compartment trunking to be used in all corridors where existing door entry alarm cables / mini trunking is present. Where existing cables share same routes as new wiring existing cables shall be incorporated in to the new 2 compartment trunking. Surface rawl plug/screw fixed PVC white mini trunking drops shall be utilised in staircases. The trunking shall follow the line of the wall/ceiling. Metal fixing clips at one metre centres are required in any surface mini trunking to retain the cables. Metal spring saddles shall be utilised at similar centres on the PVC medium gauge conduit. All cables shall be fished across plasterboard ceilings where possible. No ceiling mounted trunking will be accepted in these areas. Wherever possible existing rising ducts/storerooms shall be utilised to feed accessories back outlet. Distribution Small power accessories &ndash; All accessories shall be MK Limited Metalclad Plus range. Communal 13 amp sockets shall be MK Limited Metalclad Plus 1 gang key switched. Cables &ndash; Door entry systems, TV amp and power supplies shall be rewired in 2.5mm2 LSF/LSF enclosed in white PVC mini trunking. All cables shall be retained with the trunking with screw fixed metal clips. Fire alarm supplies shall be rewired in red 2C+E 2.5mm2 F.P cable installed in white PVC trunking. Mains Distribution Distribution Board Manufacturer &ndash; All items of distribution shall be manufactured by Wylex Limited. 100amp TP&amp;N fuse combination unit Ref: NHTPSF100 6 way TP&amp;N panel board Ref: NHVM32506 complete with integral 250 amp TP&amp;N switch disconnector Ref: HHVL4250SW. Surge protection shall also be fitted Ref: NHVMTPNCLSA. All MCCB&rsquo;s shall be 25kA typically Ref: NHVFPCB401. Sub Mains Distribution Cables &ndash; The sub mains cables shall be XLPE/SWA/LSF with integral LSF CPC&rsquo;s. Installation method shall be via PVC trunking (internally) and trenches (externally). All cables installed within trunking shall be fixed with rawl, screw and metal clip as appropriate. Distribution Board Manufacturer &ndash; All items of distribution shall be manufactured by Wylex Limited, their NH metal cased range. Typical Ref: NHSPN0081 (8-way SP&amp;N distribution board) + WS102 (2 pole switch disconnector incomer). Distribution Boards &ndash; All new distribution boards and switchgear shall be metalclad, surface mounted complete with miniature circuit breakers MCB/RCBO control devices for all circuits and complete with 100 amp integral isolator switches. RCBO&rsquo;s for lighting Type C 30mA, typical Ref: PSBS10/1 &ndash; 10 amp RCBO RCBO&rsquo;s for power Type B 30mA, typical Ref: PSBS32B/1 &ndash; 32 amp RCBO Builders Work &amp; Civil Ground Works The Electrical Services Contractor shall include for all builders work associated with the contract. This includes cutting and drilling of holes, making good of all holes and re-touching of all decoration to its original condition. All trenching, ducting, reinstatement, tarmacking, forming of concrete base for all lampposts, bollards etc and the removal of all existing bollards and lampposts and a revisit (3 months after scheme completion) for ground settlement including grass reseeding shall be included in the contract. Any ceiling damaged during the works shall be repaired as necessary. All holes created by removal of the redundant devices shall be made good by overlapping white PVC lids. All penetrations through fire separation walls and compartments must be made good to the existing Fire Rating Standard. Temporary fire stopping where necessary at the end of each working day. All mini trunking shall be fully sealed to walls/ceiling etc with white decorating caulk. All electric switch cupboards may require additional facing bricks/sand and cement to ensure that they fully comply with current Fire Rating Standards. All costs in this contract. Potentially a new fire rated MDF switch cupboard shall be provided in Blocks 4 complete with 2 No hinged door and lock. The cupboard shall be complete with one coat of undercoat and 2 coats of white gloss (fire rated). Note this is dependent on the proposed switchgear fitting in the existing cupboard. All costs in this Contract. All builders work including trenching, concreting, reinstating of road, footpath, painting, plastering etc must be carried out by fully qualified tradesmen. All fire stopping shall be to TGP&rsquo;s latest standard. All existing artex ceilings shall be repaired following the removal of all existing luminaires. All existing circuits that are to remain shall be fully tested. The Electrical Services Contractor shall renew all meter tails as necessary. All works shall be in full compliance with BS 7671 18th Edition.</p> Keywords: All tender submission must be uploaded onto Proactis portal by Noon 16th August 21