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UKRI-4317 Upgrade of exisiting Trox Specialist Laboratory HVAC control system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process to upgrade the existing Trox Specialist Laboratory HVAC control system with the latest hardware and software technology. This contract, identified as UKRI-4317, falls under the category of mechanical engineering installation works. The procurement was carried out via a limited method due to the specialised and proprietary nature of the existing infrastructure, which is maintained by Trox. The project is located in Cambridgeshire, with an award amount of £500,000. The contract was signed on 2nd September 2024, and Trox was named as the supplier due to the technical complexities and lack of competition for these specific technical services.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in mechanical engineering and HVAC systems, particularly those experienced with proprietary and technical solutions. Businesses equipped to handle complex technical integrations and upgrades, especially those with background knowledge of Trox systems, stand a strong chance of competing for future tenders of this nature. The procurement highlights the importance of specialised knowledge and the ability to provide seamless, compatible upgrades, making it ideal for SMEs operating in the field of high-tech engineering solutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4317 Upgrade of exisiting Trox Specialist Laboratory HVAC control system

Notice Description

Upgrade of an existing Trox Specialist Laboratory HVAC control system to bring it up to the latest version of available hardware and software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of an existing Trox Specialist Laboratory HVAC control system to bring it up to the latest version of available hardware and software

Procurement Information

UKRI needs to upgrade the existing Trox infrastructure (at the LMB)with the latest technology. Since the infrastructure is already built and maintained by Trox, it is technically complex and disproportionately expensive to replace it with another system. Trox are the sole provider of the identified requirement due to the proprietary nature of the existing infrastructure, especially in specialist labs. Using Trox directly avoids the risk of technical incompatibilities and ensures continuity in the technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a60e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031949-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROX

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