How to win: Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor Design & Installation Package

About this contract

The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows: • Stage 4 mechanical, electrical & civils design • Enabling works for new steam & condensate return connections located on EC1 steam distribution and WBH. • Supply and installation of steam and condensate equipment. • Supply and installation of new steam connection & condensate return including all required equipment and associated civil & steelworks. • Deliver a phased changeover of steam delivery from the WBH to the newly installed connection fed from EC1. • Decommission, removal and disposal of WBH and associated redundant equipment. • Disconnection and isolation of gas, compressed air and mains water. • Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager

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