Bombardier Transport V-Shop
June 2014 - June 2016
£3.32 Million
Balfour Beatty
Key Project Features:
- 33kV, 25kV & 6.6kV HV substation/ switchgear & distribution
- HV/LV transformed power supplies
- Operational interlock system
- 25kV overhead lines (OLE)
- High level gas radiant heating
- BMS control system
- Electrical services distribution systems
- Internal and external lighting systems
- Lighting controls system
- Ventilation and cooling systems
- Compressed air
Description of Project:
A new 10,000m² facility for Bombardier Transportation in Derby to enable the final test and sale of trains for the Crossrail project.
The facility comprises 4 roads separately controllable and interlocked, complete with full length under-carriage inspection pits with lighting and power. In addition, an adjoining 2 storey amenities building comprising open plan & cellular office facilities as well as mess and locker/ toilet/ shower areas.
Design Services Provided:
- Site-wide M&E existing services surveys
- Site HV diversion and enabling works
- Initial client engagement conceptual design through to as built status.
- Level 3 BIM (Building Information Modelling)
- 25kV OLE switchgear
- M&E building services
- LV distribution to the facility and adjoining amenities block
- Lighting design
- Fire alarm & security
- Operational interlock system design
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