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UKRI-4738 Boiler Servicing - Planned Preventative Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, awarded a contract titled "UKRI-4738 Boiler Servicing - Planned Preventative Maintenance" under the open procedure. This contract encompasses services related to the maintenance of non-domestic gas-fired hot water boilers at three key locations: The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, The STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire, and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with Lowe and Oliver being selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at approximately £301,830.39 gross and has a contract period running from 2nd August 2025 to 30th June 2028, with options for a one-year extension.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in boiler servicing and adherence to safety standards such as BS 6644:2011. SMEs with capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance and servicing for gas-fired and oil systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The scope of work includes planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4738 Boiler Servicing - Planned Preventative Maintenance

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a specialist supplier to complete all planned, preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive, remedial & project works to LTHW boiler servicing (gas and oil) and gas tightness testing services at the following STFC sites: - The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire (RAL) - The STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire - The Cosener's House in Abingdon We are looking to contract with a specialist maintenance service provider who has technical capability to deliver all aspects of the services. The scope of work includes: The inspection, maintenance, and servicing of non-domestic gas-fired hot water boilers, in accordance with BS 6644:2011 and relevant safety standards PPM servicing of all contract categories and assets within the asset list which may include new and replacement assets To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967376443

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049091-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£251,525 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWE AND OLIVER

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