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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services" is facilitated by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, primarily in the services category, is aimed at the repair and maintenance of machinery. The contract was initially set in the tender stage and subsequently progressed to the award stage, but was closed without an award due to necessary material changes in the specification. The locations involved include Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, STFC Chilbolton Observatory in SO20 6BJ, and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon. The procurement method was conducted via an open procedure, and the estimated total value was noted at £2,060,000 excluding VAT over a potential four-year term. Originally, the tender deadline was on 28th March 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 28th April 2025.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in industrial maintenance and machinery repair, to secure a substantial long-term contract with a potential value exceeding £2 million. It presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive maintenance services and those with specialised knowledge in compressed air and nitrogen generator systems. Companies with a robust in-house team and the technical capability to handle a diverse range of assets and machinery types could achieve significant business expansion through this contract. The emphasis on quality and technical expertise as key award criteria indicates that businesses delivering high-quality, reliable service are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 We are looking to contract with a specialist (assets relevant) maintenance supplier who has technical capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Ideally, they should have the direct in-house labour to be able to maintain a variety of asset categories and asset types. The RAL contains multiple buildings and engineer retained knowledge consistency is key to access and the supplier's contractual success.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years, with an optional extension of one year starting from 28th April 2024 and the agreement shall be in place until 27th April 2028 with an optional extension until 27th April 2029. Note that the optional extension is not guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7565200218

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

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