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UKRI-4899 UPS & Generator Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 10:45

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on the "UKRI-4899 UPS & Generator Maintenance" contract. This initiative is aimed at servicing, maintaining, providing technical support, and offering breakdown cover for UPS and generators at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory under the STFC. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the organisation operates within the public authority - central government category. The procurement utilised an open procedure, completed on 20th October 2025, and currently falls under the "award" and "contract" stages. P&I Generators Limited has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 21st October 2025, with a duration until 19th October 2027, and options for a two-year extension. The contract, worth £138,120 gross, focuses on the maintenance services within the United Kingdom’s UKJ14 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance and support services, particularly those familiar with UPS and generator systems. The open procedure signals a competitive environment, attracting six bids, all from SMEs. This indicates that smaller enterprises have a significant chance to engage in such procurements and expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with strengths in servicing, technical expertise, and offering dependable support solutions for complex electrical systems would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, contributing to potential business growth and regional service provision enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4899 UPS & Generator Maintenance

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a supplier to provide the servicing, maintenance, technical support and breakdown cover for ISIS Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) and generators located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066646-2025
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

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£115,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£115,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P&I GENERATORS

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