Planning

Air Handling Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 13:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 11:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, acting as the contracting authority, is planning a procurement process for "Air Handling Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance." This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, the planned maintenance covers the university estate, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's instructions and relevant British Standards. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with milestones indicating a scheduled engagement deadline of 24th October 2025. The tender is expected to open for submissions in November 2025, with an estimated contract value of £450,000 GBP. The service period is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 5th January 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in maintenance services, particularly those skilled in air handling unit upkeep. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, offering growth potential by securing a long-term contract with a notable public authority like the University of Salford. Businesses with experience in adhering to stringent standards and possessing the capacity to undertake comprehensive maintenance schedules are likely to be competitive contenders in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Handling Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Salford are seeking to appoint a service provider for the maintenance of Air Handling Units across the University estate. The successful service provider shall undertake the maintenance of Air Handling Units in full accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, all relevant British Standards and approved codes of practice and the relevant SFG20 schedules detailed within the ITT. To discuss any of the above please contact Steven Pearson S.Pearson1@salford.ac.uk. It is anticipated that the tender will be published and opened for submissions during November 2025.

Planning Information

The University of Salford are seeking to appoint a service provider for the maintenance of Air Handling Units across the University estate. The successful service provider shall undertake the maintenance of Air Handling Units in full accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, all relevant British Standards and approved codes of practice and the relevant SFG20 schedules detailed within the ITT. To discuss any of the above please contact Steven Pearson S.Pearson1@salford.ac.uk. It is anticipated that the tender will be published and opened for submissions during November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064808-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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