Tender

MRC LMB GSHP Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

08 May 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking proposals for the maintenance of Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge. This tender falls under the 'Repair and maintenance services of central heating' industry category and is part of an open procurement process. UKRI, a public authority classified under sub-central government, is based in Swindon and manages this procurement. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 2nd June 2025, and an award decision expected by 16th June 2025. Potential suppliers can submit their tenders electronically in English. The contract is valued at £440,000, with a gross amount of £528,000, and has potential renewal options extending until 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in heating maintenance and repair services to engage with a reputable public authority like UKRI. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria outlined. The open procedure allows for wide participation, presenting an equitable chance for well-prepared companies to win the contract. The successful bidder will not only gain financial benefits but also prestige and future opportunities through continued association with UKRI. Companies with strong management plans, ample resources, and a focus on system resilience and efficiency, health and safety, and social value are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB GSHP Maintenance

Notice Description

UKRI requires a contract for the maintenance of the Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems at the LMB in Cambridge. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-central-heating./6NXQXG6BDZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6NXQXG6BDZ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: UKRI requires the option to extend this contract for three years in single-year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019825-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager MRC
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

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