Award

Award of Replacement Chiller to A block, Atrium

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 15:50

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for the replacement of a rooftop chiller unit at their Atrium building. The awarded contract involves works including removal of the existing unit, alterations to pipework, installation of a new chiller unit, and modifications to steel supports. This falls under the industry category of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, with the contract set to commence on 3rd June 2025 and conclude by 25th July 2025. The award was made to Aber Heating Engineers Ltd., based in Aberystwyth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air-conditioning machinery parts, cooling equipment installation, and electrical wiring to engage in works at a notable educational institution. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in HVAC systems and capable of fulfilling the quality assessment criteria, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities to stimulate business growth. Furthermore, with the tender emphasizing both price and quality criteria, businesses offering competitive bids are likely to benefit substantially by partnering with public sector bodies such as this esteemed university.

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Notice Title

Award of Replacement Chiller to A block, Atrium

Notice Description

USW requires a partner to replace existing roof top chiller unit. Works to include removal of existing, alterations to flow and return pipework, supply and install new chiller unit and alterations to the steelwork supports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031071-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331230 - Installation work of cooling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,199 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABER HEATING ENGINEERS

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