Tender

UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and associated services with an estimated value of £2,060,000. The contract will span a 3-year period, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of machinery," and will be delivered at three locations: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell Campus, Didcot; STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Chilbolton; and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the tender period ending on 28 March 2025 at 14:00. The contract commencement date is set for 28 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance and repair services of machinery. The involvement of multiple locations and the comprehensive nature of the services required provide opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish long-term collaborations with a reputable public body. Companies proficient in providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive and remedial works, and project-specific tasks will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is are as follows: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ c.The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD The estimated value of the opportunity is PS2,060,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance: up to PS105,000.00 per year Reactive and Remedial Works: up to PS400,000.00 per year Estimate of new assets in new buildings/assets through contract term in new areas: PS10,000.00 per year. Projects works: up to PS10,000 per year Total spend: PS515,000.00 per year The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 1 year (3+1) from commencement of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84f0a6-f49c-41db-85b4-4ee6bd72ddcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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