When critical infrastructure is impacted by equipment failure, electrical engineers and contractors need to respond quickly. OEM lead times can mean waiting months for new equipment and make it challenging to meet client expectations, particularly when downtime is costly and time sensitive.
We recently supported an electrical contractor by supplying two 33kV switchgear panels as like-for-like replacements for damaged units, enabling them to meet their customer’s urgent requirement to get equipment back in service.
Immediate Availability from Stock
The solution involved two refurbished Schneider CBGS-0 630A panels, supplied directly from stock held at our Blaydon facility. The equipment was delivered to site within four weeks of our teams receiving the purchase order.
By having refurbished switchgear readily available on site, we have enabled the contractor to be highly responsive and restore power to their customer’s critical assets, saving a lot of money and infrastructure downtime.
Quality Assured Refurbishment
Each panel was expertly refurbished and tested by our team of highly experienced engineers, ensuring performance and longevity. All HV switchgear is backed by a comprehensive 3-year warranty, giving both the contractor and their customer confidence in the reliability of the equipment.
Factory Acceptance Testing for Added Assurance
Representatives from both the contractor and their customer attended our Blaydon site to carry out factory acceptance testing prior to the Schneider CBGS-0 630A panels being delivered to site for the contractor to install.
This ensured the equipment was fully tested and verified in a controlled environment before leaving our facility to provide reassurance to both the contractor and their customer.
Enabling Contractors to Deliver
This project is a great example of how our comprehensive range of current and legacy switchgear held on site can help get power distribution equipment back in service sooner.
By combining in-house stock with technical expertise, we have delivered:
- A reduction in lead time from 40 weeks to 4
- A fast and reliable like-for-like replacement solution
- Confidence through our factory acceptance testing service
- Long term assurance for both our customers and the end user with a 3-year warranty
- The ability for the contractor to respond quickly and support their customer
If you are an electrical contractor and require replacement HV switchgear fast, get in touch with our team today.
We also stock over 10,000 spare parts which can help you with switchgear repairs should you need it.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss how we can support you with your future power distribution and high priority projects.