ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

Electrical Contracting

At Unicorn our diverse knowledge and skill base allows us to deliver specialist electrical services quickly and economically. Under the Electrical Engineering folder, we take pride of HV & LV Distribution, HV and EHV Transmission and Substations along with Earthing, Lighting and Lightning Protection contracts. We have many years of experience in the installation of HV plant and equipment throughout the Middle East and India for different utility companies. We can provide a fully qualified team of personnel with the appropriate authorizations and training to complete all types of projects and comprehensive installation & commissioning service which includes standard testing and pre-commissioning through to final system commissioning and energization of all manufacturers switchgear and associated protection and metering devices.

HV AND LV DISTRIBUTIONS

With a team of experienced HV/LV Switchgear Engineers we can provide support on all manufacturers switchgear. Working with key manufacturers of almost all leading brands including Schneider Electric, ABB, Areva etc. We have extensive knowledge and experience on the installation and commissioning of most switchgear and associated protection equipment. We shall offer technical support to all ranges of switchgear and associated protection and metering devices, including customer witness testing through to final power system commissioning.

Our Portfolio comprises:

  • Installation, Testing and Commissioning of HV & LV Switchgears
  • Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transformer (Cast Resin, Fluid Filled or Air Cooled)
  • Substation Construction including Structures, Clamps, Bus bars, Disconnects, Earth Switches, Pantographs and Outdoor Circuit Breakers.
  • Relays, Rectifiers and PFC equipment and Protection & Control Systems

Working for Distribution Network Operators, in addition to contracts to install and maintain electrical networks from low voltage to 132kV, we work closely with them to assist in meeting regulatory requirements and achieving the maximum lifespan from their assets.

HV AND EHV TRANSMISSION

Our high voltage engineering specialists providing specialist overhead line, cabling and installation services to the electricity distribution industry, at all voltage levels up to and including 400kV. Our particular expertise is based on electrical engineers who are completely conversant with the operation of electricity distribution networks. When combined with detailed knowledge of cabling, overhead lines and plant, we can provide a complete design and project management service for all stages of projects within the electricity distribution industry, from inception to completion.

We execute projects on turnkey basis for Extra high voltage transmission lines, AIS / GIS Substations and Distribution Sub-stations up to 33kV coupled with modern day smart grid solutions and SCADA systems. Our strong presence in product business has enabled us in understanding the complete requirements of customers thus becoming a total solution provider to them.

LIGHTING, EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION

When you choose Unicorn as your Lighting, Earthing And Lightning Protection services provider, you can rest assured that all aspects of your lighting and protection systems, from design, installation and testing, are in safe, expert hands. As part of our thorough site commissioning procedure, experienced and highly trained engineers at Unicorn will subject your protection systems to rigorous testing. Unicorn’s Lighting, protection and commissioning engineers are highly experienced and trained in almost all manufactures of and latest systems.

Lighting:

Specialized in the supply, installation and maintenance of Floodlighting, Street Lighting, Public Realm Lighting, Commercial and Domestic Lighting, Unicorn can deliver any type and size of lighting installations to contractors and end customer.

Covering everything from standard road lighting to decorative town centre public realm lighting and bespoke high masts for ports and sports pitches, our public lighting solutions covers a vast range of applications. Public realm lighting is one of the most specialist areas of street lighting we offer. In Commercial lighting It is important that

and office lighting, retail lighting or amenity lighting installed provides the right levels of ambience and appearance which meets the demands of the clients and thus our professional lighting solutions. A good quality & compliant lighting installation is important to deliver mood and image that represents the corporate identity of the business, whilst ensuring health & safety standards are adhered to. From high level lighting for retail shop floors to display and specialist lighting, our lighting solutions offer effective spread whilst being visually impacting.

Energy efficiency is always a key concern for Unicorn, and we pride ourselves on enabling our clients to receive significant savings on their energy costs.

Earthing:

We offer a full turnkey capability in the delivery of Earth Studies and Earthing Installations. Our knowledge in testing such as Soil Resistivity (4 pole) and Fall of Potential Tests (3pole) combined with experience in the provision of earth mats for substation buildings, substation compounds and wind farm turbine bases allows us to offer the full package.

Lightning Protection:

Lightning Strikes to and/or nearby structures are very hazardous to both the structures and the people within them. Damage can be caused to people caused by step and voltage injuries; physical damage caused by fires and or explosions. Lightning strikes can also cause mechanical failure to operational equipment within buildings which is called Lightning Electromagnetic Impulse. These risks highlight the need for professional Lightning Protection Systems to be installed within high risk buildings. Latest Lightning Protection Systems that conform to BS 62305:2006 are essential in reducing the risk of damage to a structure and the systems and people within.

Whether a new project, existing building or a historical property, our approach lightning protection is to pass on the benefits of our experience in areas such as health and safety, access, materials choice and programming as we work with clients’ teams to deliver competitively costed, BS or IEEE compliant designs. Our professional Lightning Protection Engineers can test & maintain all your lightning protection systems as all lightning protection systems needed to be inspected and tested annually as per the recommendations in BS & IEEE.

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is a tried and tested method of identifying and preventing maintenance issues before they become major maintenance problems. We offer planned maintenance services helping with the management of all aspects of your building Lightning Protection & Fall Arrest System maintenance which will help you save money in the long term. Our PPM program comprise Lightning Protection Maintenance, Fall Arrest System Testing, Eyebolt Testing, Periodic gutter cleaning and Roof inspections. Behind every project is a powerful ethos of quality and reliability in the products we supply, and the installations we carry out. This is backed up by our implicit safety procedures that are implemented on the site having been encouraged through our comprehensive training programs, on which all our staff embark.

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