RBGKEW1174 Decarbonisation Project - Jodrell Laboratories and Melon Yard

RBG Kew are undertaking a project to decarbonise the Jodrell laboratories and adjacent glasshouses. You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the Customer's requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.

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Project Description and Programme Details

Kew Gardens are undertaking a project to decarbonise the Jodrell laboratories and adjacent glasshouses.

The scope of work is the following:

1 Install and commission a temporary heating system to supply the Jodrell and Mellon Yard for the

duration of the project.

2 Strip-out the existing basement level boiler room (including removal of asbestos), remove all pipework

and plant, remove oil tanks and superstructure to facilitate citing the main air source heat pump.

3 Construct a new plant room at ground level to house heating system and associated plant and

materials.

4 Install connect and commission a new electrically powered heating system air source heat pumps and

direct electric boilers.

5 Replacement of the existing air handling unit that supplies the Lecture Theatre. To include cleaning and

repairing ductwork and repair/ replacement of all controls as necessary.

6 Installation of new Solar Photo Voltaic array at roof level, on the Wolfson Wing and Jodrell roofs to

generate electricity on an annual basis and offset the increased demand from the new heating system.

7 Allow for liaising with UKPN and negotiating installation of an upgraded 1.2kVA supply including new

transformer main cable and intake position to meet the needs of the project.

8 In anticipation of the new electrical supply, implement the construction of new LV switch room

including all connections (including trenching), new LV panel, replacement of Gent, migration and

switchover to the new supply.

9 Install and commission new uprated stand-by generator to cover the increased electrical load of the

buildings