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GSS25212 - EPAC Compressed Air and Nitrogen System Service Contract 2025-26

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a service contract for the maintenance and validation of a compressed air and nitrogen system, with the procurement being classified under the category of repair and maintenance services. This contract, titled "GSS25212 - EPAC Compressed Air and Nitrogen System Service Contract 2025-26," was directly awarded to ACTIV-AIR AUTOMATION LTD due to specific technical requirements, eliminating competition. The contract, initiated on 14 March 2025 and concluding on 28 February 2026, encompasses services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, with key procurement stages already completed, marking the process as complete since 19 March 2025. The procurement method adopted for this process was "direct," under below-threshold procurement without competition, with the contract's total gross value being £17,471.38.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance industry, particularly those specialised in compressed air and nitrogen systems. It highlights the niche demand and the potential for securing long-term maintenance contracts, especially for suppliers who have originally provided the installation or equipment. Businesses equipped with technical expertise and the capability to perform warranty validation on specific systems will find this type of procurement highly beneficial for growth. Such contracts ensure a steady workflow and strengthen client relationships by providing ongoing support and maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25212 - EPAC Compressed Air and Nitrogen System Service Contract 2025-26

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement This is a service contract to maintain and validate warranty on equipment purchased previously. Only the original supplier of the equipment can maintain the equipment in order to validate the warranty. This service contract will run until 28th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010098-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIV-AIR AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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