Tender for LV Switchgear Planned Preventive Maintenance and Associated Works

Background

The contractor will conduct an initial detailed survey of all relevant Siemens LV switchgear and associated systems, followed by annual Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM). This work is critical for ensuring the reliability and safety of the electrical supply in a healthcare environment. The contractor will also be responsible for providing detailed reports, including maintenance findings and recommendations for upgrades or remedial works as necessary.

What this involves

{'scope': 'Full-scope LV switchgear maintenance service at Peamount Healthcare including initial intrusive condition survey, annual PPM, 24/7 emergency callout, cybersecurity/firmware assessment of electronic trip units, spare ACB provision options, optional mobile generator connection design/installation, and compilation/maintenance of an asset register. Instructed remedial and upgrade works may also be issued under a schedule of rates.', 'timeline': 'Initial survey on appointment; Annual PPM for 3 years; optional extension 1–2 further years', 'citations': {'timeline': ['Tender Specification - LV Switchgear PPM and Options 2026.02.24a (002).docx:5'], 'scope_summary': ['Tender Specification - LV Switchgear PPM and Options 2026.02.24a (002).docx:0', 'Tender Specification - LV Switchgear PPM and Options 2026.02.24a (002).docx:5']}, 'deliverables': ['Written initial survey report with condition grading, defect identification and risk prioritisation', 'Annual PPM reports with test results, photographs and asset condition records', 'Updated asset register', 'Recommendations for upgrade and resilience improvements', 'Spare ACB provision options (pricing)', 'Mobile generator connection design option (pricing)'], 'scope_summary': 'Peamount Healthcare requires a contractor to undertake an initial detailed survey and annual planned preventive maintenance on LV switchgear with automatic generator backups across its campus, plus an asset register.', 'summary_brief': "This contract covers a mandatory initial survey and three years of planned preventive maintenance on Siemens LV switchgear and AMF systems at Peamount Healthcare's 65-acre Newcastle campus. The contractor must have demonstrable Siemens specialist expertise. Upgrade and remedial works arising from findings may also be instructed under a schedule of rates.", 'summary_detailed': 'Peamount Healthcare operates a critical LV electrical infrastructure including Siemens Air Circuit Breakers, Automatic Mains Failure systems, synchronising equipment, and power factor correction at three ESB incomer locations. Some legacy Siemens equipment is approaching end of supportable life. The appointed contractor must deliver: (1) a comprehensive initial survey with condition grading and risk prioritisation; (2) annual planned preventive maintenance covering mechanical inspection, ACB testing, AMF functional testing and insulation resistance testing; (3) upgrade and improvement recommendations; (4) options for spare ACB provision and mobile generator connection capability; and (5) 24/7 emergency callout availability. The initial appointment term is the survey plus three years PPM, with possible extensions of one to two further years. Documentation and an asset register are required after each visit.'}

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