Distribution and equipment supplies

Projects may involve distribution-board alterations, new circuits, industrial sockets or supplies to workshop equipment. The existing capacity, protection, cable routes and proposed loads must be assessed before equipment and installation details are agreed. Provide equipment schedules, drawings and existing circuit information where available.

The electrical supply to a machine is distinct from its controls, specialist design and commissioning. Agree those interfaces with the equipment supplier and site team rather than assuming they form part of the electrical package.

Cable routes and containment

Cable tray, ladder, trunking and conduit can support a practical route through workshops, factories and other commercial spaces. Share access restrictions, structural constraints and future equipment plans so the containment and supply arrangement can be discussed together.

Working around an operating site

Tell us who can authorise isolations, when affected areas can be accessed and whether production or tenants must continue operating. Shutdown windows, site inductions and coordination with other contractors should be agreed before work starts. Appropriate inspection, testing and handover documentation should be part of the agreed scope.

Questions before requesting a quote

Can an existing distribution board be extended?

That depends on its condition, available capacity and the requirements of the proposed equipment. Supply the board details and any recent inspection records for assessment.

Will the work interrupt operations?

Some alterations require isolation. Explain the site’s operational constraints so a suitable programme can be discussed; no uninterrupted-work promise can be made without reviewing the installation.

For premises in Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots and surrounding areas, see our service-area information. Related pages cover industrial electrical installations, commercial maintenance and the St Neots project preview. Send the site, drawings and equipment details to start a discussion.