NWG Murton WTW Upgrade

Client: MM Bentley
Date: Aug ‘19 – Jun ’20
Discipline: Electrical Installation

Works included:

Installation of cable containment around the perimeter of the treatment hall building
High bay lighting.
Process plant and equipment installation of cabling and terminations.
Waste Water & Contact Tanks,
De-Chlorination System
External lighting.

In November 2017 Intelect UK Ltd were chosen by MM Bentley as a key electrical installation supplier for a proposed upgrade of an existing borehole water treatment plant at Murton Berwick Upon Tweed. A new water treatment works consisting of pressure filters and chemical dosing was to be constructed off line alongside the existing works and required to be operational by late 2020. Given the relatively short timeframe Intelect were invited to a ‘Design Sprint’ at the Seaham hub where other key suppliers worked collaboratively to formulate an outline design to which prices could be calculated formulating a target overall costs for the scheme. Over the following 14 months MMB designers in Cambridge produced an electrical installation scope and drawing package, this package was received by Intelect for final pricing and an NEC3 Option C design & construct contact was awarded a short time later.

Prior to commencement of site works detailed electrical termination and loop drawings were prepared by Jamie Colledge, these drawings were reviewed and signed off by the clients appointed electrical engineer Dave Bell. Dane Steel was handed the responsibility of supervising the site works and a small team of electricians were assigned to the project with Andy Rudd being in overall charge.

Site installation began in August 2019 with the first activity being the installation of cable containment around the perimeter of the treatment hall building and high bay lighting. Process plant and equipment soon followed opening the way for the installation of cabling and terminations. Before and after pictures of the first stage of works.

Pumps and Instrument installation within the high lift pumping station.

Work progressed through the remainder of the year within the treatment hall building and come the Christmas shutdown we were ready to move across to the adjacent High Lift Pumping Station. Between January and March the electrical work within the pumping station was completed enabling the MMB commissioning team to start their testing. It was towards the end of this period that the COVID-19 Pandemic arrived in the UK which had a dramatic effect on the day-to-day progress on not just this project but all other works within Intelect. After a temporary suspension of site works Dane and his team returned to site to see out the remainder of the internal installation works.

At the start of spring our attention turned to field equipment located external to the treatment hall and pumping station, these works included the Waste Water & Contact Tanks, De-Chlorination System and external lighting. Local containment and isolators were mounted then cables we installed through underground ducts, terminations were completed by late May leaving only the external lighting left to essentially complete our works. During the early part of this period we were still working under lockdown conditions but as restrictions started to ease the site team were again able to book into local overnight accommodation allowing for more efficient working and less miles on the road. External lighting and final snagging was completed in late June, the site then went through an evaluation period which at time of writing is still ongoing.

We have received positive feedback for the quality of the electrical installation from both MMB and the end user NWG which is a credit to Dane Steel and his site team, they have all delivered a first class performance under sometimes unprecedented difficult conditions. A total number of 4750hrs were worked on site with no reported incidents or accidents, a great achievement. Another member of the Intelect team ‘the unsung hero’ is Jordan Whelpton - Jordan has had the unenviable task of keeping a commercial eye on the project, providing MMB quantity surveyors with monthly payment applications and the difficult task of answering many queried during the final audit sign off.

My personal thanks to Dane Steel, Andy Rudd, Jamie Colledge and Jordan Whelpton plus all others that have worked on this project.

Kevin Willis

Contracts Manager

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Combined lifting frame and jig for a Lancaster bomber

Just Jane Lancaster Bomber

The Lancaster bomber ‘Just Jane’ is based at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby. During the Summer months visitors can take a ‘taxi’ ride around the airfield in the bomber, however the end goal is to restore Just Jane to airworthy condition again.

They are now three years into a ten year restoration project to get a certificate of airworthiness from the Civil aviation authority, which will allow Just Jane to return to flight and become the only the third flying Lancaster in the world.

Part of this winter’s work is to remove the rear fuselage and thoroughly inspect the condition of all the ribs. It will soon be re-assembled to the rest of the aircraft for this summer’s taxy run season, then next winter it will be returned to the jig to have any corroded ribs replaced and all the aluminium skin replaced.

Intelect Engineering in Grimsby were asked to design and build a combined lifting frame and jig to lift the rear fuselage section off its temporary trolley and fix it in a position so it could be worked on safely. There are multiple support beams at each end to allow beams to be removed as required to allow access to all the fuselage and it still be supported. Any removed members must go back in exactly the same position.

The rear fuselage section split from the rest of the Lancaster. We had to lift it off the temporry trolley it is shown on.

Martin Heywood measuring the rear section.

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage are hoping to be open this summer (COVID-19 permitting) to offer a 'tail down taxy ride' on the world famous Lancaster Bomber - the only place in Europe you can get on board the iconic aircraft!

https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/store/lancaster-taxy-rides/

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Intelect win Manufacturing Award at North East Business Awards

The North East Business Awards toast success, celebrate achievement and highlight successful and innovative businesses doing fantastic things right here in the North East. They shine a light on companies large and small, new and established, and remind us that the North East is a great place to live, work and do business.

Steve Gent company Director of Intelect Mechanical said “It’s great to receive this award, it gives some verification that all the years of hard work are being noted by significant people within our industry. We take immense pride in our hard working staff, serving our growing loyal customer base.”

This years awards were conducted 'virtually', however Director & Company Secretary, John Thompson wasn't going to miss out on a chance to get dressed up for the occassion.

John was pleased to receive the award on behalf of Intelect, giving special credit to the 'Mechanical' team and their hard work, which undoubtedly contributed to us winning this award.

As a result of winning their regional heats, Intelect, Bedmax, and Sotech were all entered into the 2020 Grand Final of North East Business Awards for Manufacturing. Despite a valiant effort from our team, we would like to offer our congratulations to Bedmax who took the honours this time.

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Upgrades to Intelect’s Engineering workshop in Humberside

Intelect have been busy upgrading and improving their workshops at their Grimsby site in Humberside, with the addition of a new five tonne overhead crane, six large fabrication bays and some specialist pipework equipment.

The ongoing investment plans accross all Intelect sites reflects the needs of our customers and our desire to deliver the best possible service, whilst ensuring our staff are kept safe.

Overhead crane

The installation of our new overhead crane will be a welcome addition, increasing both the capacity of what we can work on and the safety for our staff.

The crane will be put to work immediately, on a project we have recently won, to manufacture and assemble steelwork for a company in the chemical industry.

5 tonne Overhead Crane.

Fabrication bays

The new fabrication bays, lined with 34 metres of flame retardant curtain will increase our manufacturing capacity, reduce the risk of cross contamination between materials or inadvertent exposure of personnel to hazordous environments.

Fabrication Bays with Jasic AC/DC welding plants.

Specialist pipework equipment

Achieving the best possible results comes from knowledge, experience and equipment, our Pipe Welding Division Supervisor, Paul Hurst recently sourced the following equipment to improve productivity in the preparation and welding of pipework.

Pipework bevelling machines (8 inch to 16 inch pipework). providing a perfect bevel for the welder.
4 new Jasic AC/DC welding plants, water cooled, capable of 315AMPS.
Welding turn table, remotely turns pipe reducing the need to stop and start welds.

Pipework Bevelling Machines, Welding turn table.

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Mezzanine storage platforms at Britvic

Project Pelican

Intelect were contracted by KP Snacks to provide a total turn-key solution for a large project.

Prior to the project commencing, members of Intelect’s Electrical and Mechanical team travelled to Germany to assess the equipment and running order of two lines in a different factory that we had been contracted to decommission and relocate to the UK.

The project aim was to install two full process lines for the client, for two of their most popular products. Each line and platform had its own task to achieve within this process, in order for the products to reach the packing hall to be packaged, boxed and shipped.

As well as overseeing the project from a lead CDM role, Intelect were also contracted by KP Snacks to design, fabricate and install a series of hygienic platforms in accordance to BSEN1090. The platform design was developed in collaboration with Daxner to ensure access to their machinery was achieved to the British Standards. The platforms were also built with a hygienic design in mind, to ensure that they were easy to clean and maintain.

The platforms produced during these works included:

Material Handling Platform
Big Bag Station Platform
Allergen Platform
Compressor Platform
Bespoke Line Platforms

The high standard of work carried out from the design through to the fabrication and installation were shown across each individual platform.

On average, around 30 Intelect employees, across range of capabilities, were working on the site at any one time, along with additional subcontractors, who we were also responsible for.

The entire project was completed to the highest standards and to the expectations of the client, who also complimented us for our management, supervision and support throughout the project.

Mezzanines, Platforms & Structures

Our years of experience in designing, fabricating and installing specialist platforms and structures has given us the knowledge and experience to provide you with high quality, safe solutions every time.

All of our structures are designed and constructed in accordance with BSEN1090 regulations, of which we are fully accredited. We ensure that any design calculations are verified and confirmed by a chartered third party, prior to fabrication, to assure maximum safety.

We design and build all of our mezzanines, platforms and structures with our customer in mind, using high quality, hygienic materials that can be used safely in the food industry, and multiple other extreme environments. The designs we provide allow for easy access to quickly clean, repair and maintain machinery, integral activities in any industry.

All structures can be fabricated in various material and finish combinations including:

Mild steel hot dip galvanised
Powder coated
Wet painted
Open grid grating
“Altro” coating
Stainless steel bead blasted
Weld discolouration removal

We can provide you with a part, or full turn key solution, dependant on your project requirements. All structures are designed and fabricated inhouse in our specialised workshops by our fully qualified, skilled workforce.

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Mezzanine storage platforms at Britvic
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Fabrication Services
We have fully facilitated, open fabrication workshops, allowing us to fabricate projects, from bespoke parts in most ferrous and non-ferrous materials, to fully integrated services, no matter what the client’s requirements.Read More »
Mechanical Design & Installation
Our mechanical installation capabilities range from installing pipework, to relocating a process plant. At Intelect we have a wide range of skills and expertise across our workforce, enabling us to cater for any size project, across numerous industries.Read More »
In-house Design
Our design and engineering services are based on solid foundations developed over many years of working and collaborating with a range of clients across numerous industries.Read More »

Mechanical Design & Installation

Our mechanical installation capabilities range from installing pipework, to relocating a process plant. At Intelect we have a wide range of skills and expertise across our workforce, enabling us to cater for any size project, across numerous industries.

Our locations across the country allow us to react quickly to our clients’ needs and requirements, and we are not just restricted to the UK, with our installations team having previously completed projects as far as Europe.

Our trained fitters and welders are experienced in working with stainless and carbon steels, exotic alloys and a wide range of plastics, working to the tightest of deadlines, within critical production areas.

All of our operatives are time served, and competent in many further health and safety accreditations, ensuring clients are provided with the best possible service. We conduct in-depth planning prior to any project, and can provide full PUWER assessments should it be required. Full CDM complied, with additional internal services available to cover.

To ensure ease of installation and total customer satisfaction, we can preassemble or trial run facilities in-house before they are transferred onto site either at our premises or virtually by scanning your facility and reproducing any installations in a virtual representation of your premises. Read more about 3D Scanning & Modelling.

We are able to supply, manufacture and install:

Mezzanines and Gantries
Pipework, Vessels and Ducting
Supports and Pipe Bridges
Conveyor Systems, Elevator and Ancillary Equipment
Platforms and Access Structures
Storage Hoppers
Bespoke Projects

Our in-house Design team can support you with any size project, be that a small bespoke fabrication or a full production line complete with supporting structures. We specialise in hygienic design, specifically in the food industry, however we very commonly work within other varying sectors.

Software

Revit allows us to plan, design, construct and manage buildings with powerful tools for Building Information Modelling (BIM).

We use inventor to create professional-grade 3D mechanical designs, visualize and test product ideas. Everything from basic folded sheet metal parts, to complex 3D project assemblies. Inventor has the ability to integrate the use of different software platforms such as point clouds, step files, and many more to allow for a more accurate design outcome.

We use AutoCAD to allow us to draft and edit 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces and mesh objects, providing our clients with precise 2D and 3D drawings.

Advanced Steel is a 3D modelling software for steel detailing, design, fabrication and construction. Through a combination of Advanced Steel and Revit, we are able to collaborate on the same 3D model, not only saving valuable time but also minimising any potential for errors.

When it comes to tackling complex design problems, we are flexible and efficient, as our expert team of in-house design engineers are proficient in the use of both Auto Desk, and Solid Works. Using Solid Works allows us to tackle the most complex problems with critical detail work, providing our customers with the most appropriate design solution.

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Fabrication Services
We have fully facilitated, open fabrication workshops, allowing us to fabricate projects, from bespoke parts in most ferrous and non-ferrous materials, to fully integrated services, no matter what the client’s requirements.Read More »
Vessels, Pipework & Ducting
Our pipework engineers are skilled in all forms of pipework, across all types of application and industries. We specialise in stainless steel and carbon steel fabrications for food process, utilities and civil engineering industries.Read More »
Decommissioning & Relocation
Our plant relocation engineers are experts in their field, and will work with our clients around the clock to ensure the successful move of equipment, whether that be an individual machine, or a full factory relocation.Read More »
In-house Design
Our design and engineering services are based on solid foundations developed over many years of working and collaborating with a range of clients across numerous industries.Read More »

In-house Design

Our design and engineering services are based on solid foundations developed over many years of working and collaborating with a range of clients across numerous industries. We have experienced engineers equipped with the knowledge of both Mechanical and Electrical Design, combined with the latest software to provide our clients with the most suitable and efficient solution.

Mechanical Design

Electrical Design

We provide design packages that suit the needs of the client and the project, ensuring we consider safety, compliance and quality requirements whilst maintaining agreed costs and programme constraints.

Our experienced team will help to develop your project design needs from concept to any stage including outline design, design for costing support, detailed design for practical construction, or any stage required to satisfy the project needs.

Our designs are created using various software packages, such as AutoCAD and Trimble ProDesign, to produce cable calculation modes, selectivity studies and client specific connection drawings in the form of single line diagrams, block cable diagrams and loop interconnection drawings.

We also provide design investigation in various forms. All investigative work is provided with detailed technical reports to assist with the feasibility of future projects.

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Intelect UK Ltd were chosen by MM Bentley as a key electrical installation supplier for a proposed upgrade of an existing borehole water treatment plant at Murton Berwick Upon Tweed.Read More »
Mezzanine storage platforms at Britvic
Intelect were contracted Britvic to undertake the design, fabrication and installation of a number of new mezzanines and gantries for their site in London.Read More »
Feasibility Study
Intelect were contracted by PPG to provide two 3D as-built models of Unit 1 and Unit 2. The model was developed using point-cloud data captured via our Faro Focus 3D S70 Laser ScannerRead More »
Project Pelican
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Total Turn Key Solutions
At Intelect, we are a one-stop-shop for your engineering solutions. We have been providing the highest standards of engineering expertise to clients for over 20 years, delivering total turn key projects across a range of industries and sectors.Read More »
Project Management
One of our greatest strengths is our ability to provide customers with the most complete and fully supported project management service, be that for a small project or a total turn-key solution.Read More »

Intelect & KP Snacks, Teesside

Intelect and KP Snacks, Teesside

Intelect's John Henderson (Senior Electrical Supervisor) heads up the team of 5 electrical engineers who work on a long term contract at KP’s manufacturing plant on Teesside.

Intelect have been working at the plant since 2000, with John’s team permanently on site since 2005. Their role on the site is split between project, maintenance and repair work to both the production line and the building.

Working alongside KP’s own staff

The factory underwent substantial works when the roof was replaced in 2010, Intelect were heavily involved in this project, installing the switchboard into a new switch room, connecting the electrical and mechanical services to various parts of the line.

Special projects

Alongside the contracted electrical work, Intelect are involved with special projects to increase productivity, safety and efficiency of the food processing and packaging lines. The following video, produced by KP Snacks, shows the inside of their manufacturing plant on Teesside. Below the video we've described projects that Intelect have worked on as part of their ongoing relationship with KP.

Process Monitoring

Process monitoring allows the client to measure the input and output of particular production line, helping to optimise energy conservation and performance.

Working with the KP team, Intelect have installed energy monitors, airflow meters and photocells including the design and manufacture of any brackets, fixings and guards.

Conveyors and robotic systems

Most of the conveyor systems used to transport product around the facility were designed, manufactured and installed by our mechanical and electrical teams. The robotic auto palletisation equipment was purchased from a third party company and installed by Intelect as part of the packaging line.

Access bridges and inspection platforms

Our mechanical team were also involved in the design and installation of stepover, access and inspection platforms, all of which are built in-house to BSEN 1090.

Electric, air and water supply

During the process area roof refurbishment in 2010, Intelect installed:

Emergency lighting.
Electric supplies for lighting and machines.
Airlines for pneumatics actuation.

Additional pipework and air handling units were designed and installed by Intelect to provide:

Steam & condensate pipework.
Air handling units and extract fans.

The team

John Henderson’s team at KP are self managed and responsible for their own equipment and practices on site.

All staff are IPAF accredited.
Dressed in all the appropriate PPE for the food industry with internal pockets.
Single piece food safe pens.

We recently purchased an additional MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) and podium scaffolds to reduce the need to use stepladders on site, the podium scaffolds provide a stable and compact platform that allows staff to work comfortably and safely at lower heights. The MEWP's can also fit into tighter spaces and they extend to around 5.5 metres, for heights in excess of this we also keep scissor lifts and boom lifts on site.

Intelect are a multidiscipline company and are able to support the KP team with skills in order for them to achieve their daily activities or project work.

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