Standby Power, UPS & IPS Systems

Standby Generator Systems

Standby generators provide an alternative source of power when the buildings normal electrical supply is unavailable or interrupted, helping critical services and building systems continue to operate during an outage.

R.D. Jukes has experience providing temporary and permanent generator solutions, including the integration of generators with main electrical distribution and automatic changeover arrangements.

Where existing switchboards or infrastructure are being replaced, temporary generating sets and additional standby supplies can also be deployed to maintain essential services throughout the works.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

UPS systems provide immediate backup power to connected equipment when the primary electrical supply is interrupted, helping protect critical systems while an alternative supply becomes available or allowing equipment to be safely shut down.

We can support the installation and integration of UPS systems within wider electrical distribution arrangements, helping organisations improve resilience for equipment and services where even a short interruption in power could have significant operational consequences.

IPS Systems for Medical Locations

R.D. Jukes has extensive experience delivering electrical infrastructure within healthcare environments, including Isolated Power Supply systems for medical locations.

IPS systems are used within areas such as operating theatres and other clinical environments to support the safe use of medical electrical equipment and provide additional resilience.

Our capability also includes specialist medical earthing arrangements, including MEIGaN earthing systems, allowing IPS requirements to be considered alongside the wider electrical infrastructure serving the clinical environment.

From Design to Completion

R.D. Jukes provides a complete approach to standby and resilient power projects, supporting clients from initial design and planning through to installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Our teams begin by understanding the existing electrical infrastructure, operational requirements and level of resilience required. From there, we develop the appropriate solution, considering critical loads, integration with existing systems, temporary power requirements, planned shutdowns and the sequencing of works.

Installation is carefully coordinated around the building and its operations, particularly within live and critical environments where continuity of supply must be maintained. Where required, temporary generators and alternative power arrangements can be incorporated to minimise disruption while works are completed.

Following installation, systems are fully tested and commissioned to confirm correct operation and integration with the wider electrical infrastructure. Certification, documentation and relevant project information are then provided at handover, giving clients a complete solution from design through to completion.

Supporting Critical Environments

Standby and resilient power systems are particularly important within buildings where loss of electrical supply could affect critical services, operational continuity or the safety of building users.

Our experience spans healthcare, education, commercial, public sector and industrial environments, with particular expertise in healthcare settings where electrical works may need to be delivered around patients, clinical services and life-saving equipment.

Understanding the operational requirements of the building forms an important part of our approach. This allows installation programmes, temporary supplies, changeovers and shutdowns to be carefully planned around the client's operations.

Working in Live and Operational Environments

Many standby power projects cannot simply be completed by isolating an entire building.

R.D. Jukes has experience delivering major electrical works within occupied and operational environments where continuity of power is essential. This can include providing temporary generator supplies and additional standby arrangements while switchboards and electrical infrastructure are upgraded or replaced.

Our teams work closely with clients and other stakeholders to plan isolations, changeovers and commissioning activities, helping minimise disruption while maintaining essential power to critical systems, general electrical supplies and lighting wherever required.