Award

Servicing and Maintenance of Air Handling Systems

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 11:09

TenderUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 07:17

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 10:46

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Servicing and Maintenance of Air Handling Systems", with the contract awarded to Camcool Limited. Situated in West Sussex, the University operates across multiple locations, including its main sites at the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester and the Bognor Regis Campus. The procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, involved an open competition below the threshold. The contract has been finalised as of 1st October 2025, following a structured tender process that garnered 10 bids. This service contract, valued at approximately £103,425.60, will run for an initial period of three years with a potential two-year extension option, depending on mutual agreement.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for specialist service providers in the maintenance of air handling systems. SMEs like Camcool Limited, which was successful due to its scale and service capability, exemplify the types of enterprises poised to benefit from similar opportunities. Such contracts allow businesses to establish strong partnerships with academic institutions, thus enhancing their service portfolios and market reach. Enterprises possessing expertise in central heating, cooler groups, and comprehensive repair and maintenance of mechanical installations will find such opportunities particularly suited to leveraging their capabilities in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Title

Servicing and Maintenance of Air Handling Systems

Notice Description

The University of Chichester has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance and servicing of our Air Handling systems. The University is located on two sites in West Sussex, one being the Bognor Regis Campus in Upper Road, Bognor Regis and other at the Bishop Otter Campus in College Lane, Chichester, plus Stockbridge E, Stockbridge Road, Chichester and other 'Managed' properties. It should be noted that the University operates a non-smoking policy. Current Air Handling Systems Service Operations The contract will operate for 52 weeks a year. Contractors are required to submit a detailed programme and schedule for all periodic servicing of Air Handling Systems before the start of the contract year, to be agreed with the University. Access Arrangements Air Handling Systems Services normally take place between Monday and Friday after 0900 hours and before 1800 hours in all residential and communal areas. Arrangements for alterations to these times will be made by agreement with the Supervising Officer before commencing operations. Entry to any building or student room is by appointment only, arranged by the Estate Management Department. The contractor is required to give the University's Estate Management Department 48 hours' notice minimum of its intention to carry out a service visit. Full asset lists are available for each campus and are provided in Appendix 3 and 4. A full specification of works is available in Appendix 2. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option is included for a 24 month extension to the 3 year initial contract. This will be at the mutual agreement between parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061422-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£103,425 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£103,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMCOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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