Generator Hire for Commercial and Critical Power Applications

Temporary power is often needed at the point where downtime is least convenient.

A generator may be required during planned electrical works, while permanent equipment is being manufactured, following an unexpected failure or simply because a site needs additional resilience for a defined period.

Whatever the reason, generator hire should provide more than equipment.

At CPS, we support organisations across the UK with temporary and emergency generator hire, backed by the technical knowledge, responsive service and critical power experience needed to keep sites operational.

As The UK’s Trusted Critical Power Partner, our hire solutions are built around one priority: keeping power available when our clients need it.

When is generator hire required?

There are many reasons why a business or critical site may need a temporary generator.

For some clients, it is planned.

A permanent generator may be undergoing replacement or major maintenance. New equipment may still be in manufacture. Electrical infrastructure may need to be isolated while upgrades take place.

For others, the requirement arrives without warning.

A generator fails. Mains power becomes unreliable. Infrastructure is damaged. An operational site suddenly needs an alternative source of backup power.

Generator hire can provide the temporary resilience required to bridge that gap.

CPS supports requirements including:

• Emergency generator hire following equipment failure
• Temporary backup power during generator replacement
• Planned shutdowns and electrical works
• Long-term generator hire
• Additional standby capacity
• Construction and infrastructure projects
• Healthcare and NHS facilities
• Manufacturing and industrial sites
• Commercial premises
• Critical operational facilities

The requirement may last for a matter of days or continue for months or years. The important part is making sure the temporary solution is designed around the site rather than simply supplying the nearest available generator.


Emergency generator hire when every minute counts

When power fails unexpectedly, response time matters.

CPS supports clients with emergency generator hire where an existing system has failed or additional backup power is urgently required.

On one recent project, our team received an emergency call from a private estate following a generator failure.

The call came in at 8:30am.

By 9:15am, replacement equipment had been allocated and was leaving our facility.

A temporary generator was installed to keep the site operational while the failed unit was returned to CPS for a full diagnostic assessment.

That is the level of response critical power sometimes demands.

The generator itself is important, but so is having a team capable of assessing the requirement, identifying suitable equipment, coordinating logistics and getting a temporary power solution operational quickly.

Temporary power during permanent generator projects

Generator hire also plays an important role during planned critical power upgrades.

Replacing a standby generator does not mean the site can simply operate without backup power while the new system is being designed and manufactured.

This is particularly important in healthcare, manufacturing and other environments where continuity is essential.

CPS can provide temporary generator hire while the permanent replacement is progressing through design, manufacture and installation.

This allows the existing equipment to be removed without leaving the facility unnecessarily exposed.

Once the permanent generator has been installed, commissioned and tested, the temporary system can be removed.

It creates a controlled transition from the old system to the new one while helping maintain resilience throughout the project.





Long-term generator hire

Not every hire requirement is short term.

Following the successful delivery of a major 1250kVA standby power project, CPS was recommended for a further requirement at another client site.

The result was a long-term hire arrangement involving two backup generators supplied under a fully managed service.

Long-term generator hire can be an effective option when a site needs reliable standby power without immediately committing to the purchase and installation of permanent equipment.

It can also provide additional flexibility for changing operational requirements, temporary facilities or sites where the long-term electrical strategy is still developing.

The right approach depends on the site, load requirements, expected duration and level of resilience required.




More than generator rental

Choosing the correct generator is only one part of a successful temporary power solution.

The generator needs to be appropriately sized for the load it will support.

Fuel requirements need to be considered.

Connection arrangements, positioning, access, noise, exhaust, cable routes and site safety may all influence the final specification.

For critical sites, the system also needs to respond correctly when called upon.

CPS brings the same engineering approach to generator hire that we apply to permanent critical power projects.

Depending on the requirement, our team can support with:

• Site assessment
• Generator selection and sizing
• Delivery and positioning
• Temporary power planning
• Electrical connection
• Fuel arrangements
• Commissioning
• Testing
• Ongoing servicing
• Technical support
• Emergency call-out
• Replacement or additional equipment where required

For longer-term requirements, ongoing service and maintenance can form part of the complete hire package.

Generator hire for healthcare and critical environments

Temporary power becomes particularly important when a site cannot afford to lose resilience.

CPS works extensively across healthcare and other critical environments where backup power needs to be considered throughout the delivery of a wider project.

If a permanent standby generator is being replaced at an NHS facility, for example, the requirement for backup power does not disappear while the replacement is being manufactured.

Temporary generation can be incorporated into the programme to help maintain resilience until the new system is ready to take over.

The same principle applies to manufacturing sites where a power interruption could stop production, logistics facilities operating around the clock or infrastructure where critical systems need to remain available.

In these environments, generator hire is not simply about convenience.

It becomes part of the site’s wider continuity strategy.

Planned generator hire gives you more control

Emergency requirements will always happen, but where possible, planning temporary power in advance provides greater control.

Early involvement allows the generator size, location, fuel requirements and connection arrangements to be considered before work begins.

It also gives the wider project team time to coordinate shutdowns, temporary connections and commissioning requirements.

For planned works, CPS can work alongside facilities teams, electrical contractors, consultants and project managers to incorporate temporary power into the wider programme.

This helps reduce uncertainty and ensures the hire generator is ready when required.

Service is key to temporary power

A temporary generator still needs dependable support.

That is why service is central to the way CPS delivers generator hire.

Our team understands that clients hiring critical power equipment are often doing so because they have a problem to solve, a risk to manage or an operational requirement that cannot wait.

Communication, responsiveness and technical support matter.

Whether the requirement is an urgent replacement generator, temporary backup during a permanent installation or a long-term managed hire solution, our aim is to provide the equipment and support needed to keep the site running.

Commercial generator hire from CPS

CPS provides generator hire solutions for commercial, industrial and critical power applications across the UK.

From emergency call-outs to long-term managed hire, we can support organisations with temporary power solutions designed around their specific site and operational requirements.

And when temporary generation forms part of a wider upgrade, CPS can also support the permanent project from initial design and manufacture through to installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.

One partner, from temporary power through to permanent critical power infrastructure.

CPS. The UK’s Trusted Critical Power Partner.

Need a generator for planned works, emergency backup or a long-term hire requirement?

Speak to CPS about your temporary power requirements.

01757 428140
info@cps-generators.com