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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Quotation from Bertram Thomas for the supply of distribution and main switchboards.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 38\3\  Scan090
Date  29th November 1918
  
CONTRACTOR TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, ADMIRALTY & WAR OFFICE

BERTRAM THOMAS,
(Proprietors: BERTRAM THOMAS, EUSTACE THOMAS, FRANK C. THOMAS)
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer & Contractor,

HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS: WORSLEY STREET, HULME, MANCHESTER.
LONDON OFFICE: QUEEN ANNE'S CHAMBERS, WESTMINSTER, S.W.

Handwritten: X.3362

SWITCHBOARDS, SWITCHES, CIRCUIT-BREAKERS,
RADIATOR FUSES.
AUTOMATIC STARTERS, VOLTAGE REGULATORS, BATTERY SWITCHES.
DYNAMO AND MOTOR REPAIRS.
"GOLD MEDAL" ELECTRIC COOKING OVENS.

UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd,
Nightingale Road,
DERBY

DATE: 29th Nov-18
OUR REF: ER 1148/1
YOUR REF: EFC1/AT.221118

STAMP: RECEIVED
STAMP: A ENCLOSURES

Gentlemen,

With reference to your enquiry of the 22nd inst. sent to the Hart Mfg Co for switchboards, we beg to inform you that the above Co are not makers of switchboards, and they have passed the enquiry on to us, and we have very much pleasure in quoting you herewith for the same.

One distribution switchboard consisting of three single pole switches and three single pole fuses, 2 ampere size, mounted inside polished teak case with glass window, suitable for fixing in the dwelling room of a private house for the sum of................................. £ 2-10-0 nett

One main switchboard consisting of enamelled slate panel mounted on wrought iron framework suitable for bolting to a wall in the Engine Room, having mounted upon it the following gear:-

1 Double pole, 10 ampere dynamo switch
1 " " " " battery "
2 Single pole fuses for battery switch
2 " " " " main supply circuit

[The remai]NDER IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD CONDITIONS PRINTED ON A SEPARATE SHEET HEREWITH, AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:-

We expect and will use our best endeavours to perform the contract within the time fixed by the contract or any extension thereof, but in view of the uncertain position of manufacturers created by the War we shall be under no liability in damages, cancellation of the contract or otherwise for failure in such performance within such time.
Prices are quoted for immediate acceptance only. Tenders are made without engagement, and their acceptance does not constitute a contract without our consent in writing.
In the event of completion of work being delayed by causes beyond our reasonable control, the contract period is to be extended accordingly and the increased rates are to apply during such extension.
  
  


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