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UKRI-4720 Steam Generator Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2025 at 18:05

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "UKRI-4720 Steam Generator Maintenance," classified under "Installation services of steam generators" (CPV code 51131000). This procurement involves the maintenance of steam generators located at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and ARES facilities in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire region. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £350,179, was awarded to CFB Boilers Ltd on 5th January 2025. The procurement was previously at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 28th March 2025, and the procurement was guided by legislation noted under CELEX ID 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in equipment maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in steam generator systems. Companies like SMEs, such as CFB Boilers Ltd, which has been successful in the procurement, can gain substantial growth through such contracts. Businesses within the services industry that can deliver high-quality management plans, resource allocations, and adhere to health and safety standards are well-positioned to compete. With no renewal options and a clear focus on service excellence and cost-effectiveness, this tender provides a gateway for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish themselves within a prestigious public sector framework.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4720 Steam Generator Maintenance

Notice Description

UKRI requires a service contract for its steam generators at Cambridge

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a service contract for a range of steam generators at the MRC LMB and ARES buildings in Cambridge. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: Initial terms is 2 years, optional extensions of three years in single year increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e73e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027898-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51131000 - Installation services of steam generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,179 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20251 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
Procurement Manager MRC, Procurement Manager MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553, +44 7593602434

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

CFB BOILERS

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