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UKRI-4971 Compressed Air and Nitrogen Generator Systems

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 16:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Aug 2025 at 10:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement for the provision of compressed air and nitrogen generator systems along with carbon towers and associated services, with Activ-Air Automation Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement process commenced with an open procedure, focusing on the public authority central government classification. The scope of the project covers multiple locations including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, the STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Chilbolton, and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. The contract was awarded on 29th September 2025, following the tender and award stages. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract will be active from 17th October 2025 for three years with an option for a one-year extension, ultimately concluding by 16th October 2029. The project is valued at £1.58 million, and key responsibilities include planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, and potential new assets allocation, with a significant emphasis on service quality and technical efficiency.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in repair and maintenance services of machinery within the compressed air and nitrogen generation sectors. Such businesses will benefit from a stable contractual relationship with a notable central government body, which could enhance their portfolio and market standing. Companies with strengths in technical quality, service delivery, and cost management, as highlighted by the procurement's award criteria, are well-suited to participate in and benefit from this procurement opportunity. Successful suppliers will engage in the delivery and continual maintenance of critical infrastructure, providing a pathway for comprehensive sector growth and expertise development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4971 Compressed Air and Nitrogen Generator Systems

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Fabilites Council (STFC), wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: a. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b. STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ c. The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD The estimated value of the opportunity is PS1,580,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance: PS185,000.00 per year Reactive and Remedial Works: up to PS200,000.00 per year Estimate of new assets in new buildings/assets through contract term in new areas: PS10,000.00 per year. Total spend: PS395,000.00 per year The maximum amount UKRI will accept for PPM is PS220,000.00 per year. Any bids that exceed this will be deemed as non-compliant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for additional year after the 3 year contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2025
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

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,580,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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 & Innovation (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK Research & Innovation

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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