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Client: Main contractor
Industry: SYMCA EV Charging Scheme (South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority)
Location: Multi-sites – Indoor & Outdoor across Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield
Project Duration: October 2022 – September 2023 across all sites
Project Scope: Installation of various Alfen Charging Points, including 7kW and 50kW units in public car parks

Initial Challenges:
The client faced significant hurdles in meeting demanding deadlines and ensuring quality workmanship. Initially, multiple contractors were employed, but issues with quality led to P&D being the only installer used.

Assessment and Planning:
P&D conducted a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs and assisted in the design phase, ensuring a quick turnaround. This included detailed consultation processes, site surveys, and customised solutions tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Implementation:

• Equipment Design and Procurement: P&D sourced equipment adhering to stringent specifications and regulations. For instance, O-Pen devices were used to detect load imbalances, including open PEN (protective earthed neutral) on three-phase PME infrastructure. These devices safely isolated the incoming electrical supply where TT-Earthing systems were unsuitable.
• Civic Quarter Multi-Storey Car Park in Doncaster: P&D utilised appropriate containment solutions such as lidded cable trays and Unistrut™.
• Electrical Solutions: P&D worked with both single-phase (230V) and three-phase (400V) systems, using Private and DNO connections as power sources.
• Project Management and Support: P&D appointed a dedicated Project Manager, qualified electricians, and civil engineers for each site, ensuring high standards of quality and safety as a NICEIC Contractor.

Outcomes:
P&D successfully completed a high volume of sites, including taking over and completing projects started by competitors, elevating them to the P&D standard. The client praised the high standard of execution and installation, achieving project completion with minimal client input. P&D proved to be a reliable supply chain partner.

Client Feedback:
We received positive feedback highlighting P&D’s reliability and high-quality workmanship.

Trustworthy Supply Chain Partner:
When managing multiple sub-projects, rely on P&D’s experience and skill to deliver your project on time and in full.

One-Stop Shop:
P&D’s combined civil and electrical capabilities, along with experienced design and contract managers, significantly reduce the resources required from your organisation, saving time and money.