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The Supply and Installation of Chillers

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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19 Aug 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of chillers at the Roland Levinsky Building. The contract was awarded to TCLARKE CONTRACTING LIMITED, a large firm based in London, with the procurement method classified as "limited" under the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. This project falls under the industry category of construction works, with a key delivery location in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 19 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 19 August 2026.

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities for firms specialising in construction and installation services, particularly those experienced in HVAC systems. Large companies similar to TCLARKE, which can handle the specifications and constraints of limited competition tenders, would be well-suited to participate in future similar projects. The project supports the upgrading of the university's infrastructure, potentially opening doors for ongoing maintenance contracts and new collaborations in the education sector.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Installation of Chillers

Notice Description

The Supply and Installation of Chillers at the Roland Levinsky Building

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049938-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£357,683 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCLARKE CONTRACTING

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