AwardedAwarded 21 May 2026
Brooksby Incinerator PLC Systems and Scada Modifications
The Pirbright Institute · Local or regional public body
In brief
The Pirbright Institute awarded construction and IT and software work to Luhrfilter Limited on 21 May 2026.
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What the notice says
Incinerator Software Rewrite, Comprehensive Testing and Hot Commissioning works. The scope of works is detailed below: • Main, Hydraulic and Bin Lifter Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Modification and Testing • SCADA System Software Modification and Test with PLCs • Develop new HMI Screens for Hydraulic System • Confirm operation and communication of all Control systems, PLC's and HMI's • Check automatic operation of all system components: Fans, pumps, instruments, kiln rotation, filer unit, CEMS, loading equipment etc. • Confirm that all sensors and feedback are received at the control PC. • Full Incinerator Operational Testing • Hot Commissioning Works • Operational and Performance…Read the full description
Incinerator Software Rewrite, Comprehensive Testing and Hot Commissioning works.
The scope of works is detailed below:
• Main, Hydraulic and Bin Lifter Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Modification and Testing
• SCADA System Software Modification and Test with PLCs
• Develop new HMI Screens for Hydraulic System
• Confirm operation and communication of all Control systems, PLC's and HMI's
• Check automatic operation of all system components: Fans, pumps, instruments, kiln rotation, filer unit, CEMS, loading equipment etc.
• Confirm that all sensors and feedback are received at the control PC.
• Full Incinerator Operational Testing
• Hot Commissioning Works
• Operational and Performance Qualification Activities
• Staff Training
• Update of Functional Design Specification (FDS) documents
Rationale
To ensure the Brooksby Building meets its full operational requirements and satisfies SAPO4 licensing conditions, which are necessary for benefits realisation, full functionality of the incinerator is essential.
A complete rewrite of the control software will enable Pirbright to safely understand, operate, and maintain the incinerator going forward. The incinerator is a critical component of the building, particularly as it operates across the containment barrier.
Ensuring the incinerator is fully functional and capable of reliable automatic operation is therefore a key priority. Without this capability, the building cannot be safely or effectively brought into use for SAPO4 activities, nor can licensing requirements be met.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Luhrfilter Limited (SME) | £248,900 | Awarded 7 May 2026 25 May 2026 to 16 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 041790-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 042626-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 056448-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 041790-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 May 2026, last updated 16 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.