Award

For the provision of the Servicing & Maintenance of Air Handling, Air Conditioning, Domestic Extract Fans and Associated Equipment for the campuses in Carlisle x 2, Ambleside & Lancaster

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 08:49

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 12:07

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, a central government public authority located in Cumbria, has completed its procurement process awarding a contract for servicing and maintenance of air conditioning, air handling units, and domestic extract fans across its campuses in Carlisle, Ambleside, and Lancaster. The purchasing organisation, through open competition procurement, appointed HLA Services Ltd. as the supplier for this initiative. With the award completed on 16th December 2025, the contract commenced on 17th December 2025, and will last until 30th November 2028, with potential renewal extending until 2030. The selected supplier will provide bi-annual servicing and planned preventative maintenance of these systems, potentially including new facilities in Barrow as the contract progresses, under below-threshold procurement regulations.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, especially those with expertise in ventilation and air-conditioning installation work. HLA Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully won the contract with a gross value of £145,532. The competitive open procurement process witnessed participation from six small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a niche market accessible even to smaller businesses capable of delivering high-quality services. This contract sets an example for similar organisations in need of reliable servicing and maintenance, underpinning ongoing infrastructure efficiency and sustainability. Businesses in this market sector have the opportunity to engage in similar tenders, particularly those aligning with sustainability and evolving campus infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

For the provision of the Servicing & Maintenance of Air Handling, Air Conditioning, Domestic Extract Fans and Associated Equipment for the campuses in Carlisle x 2, Ambleside & Lancaster

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the provision of planned preventative maintenance and bi-annual servicing of the University's Air Conditioning & Air Handling Units and associated equipment, together with an Annual Service & Cleaning of the Domestic Extract Fans on the Campuses of: Brampton Road & Fusehill Street in Carlisle, plus our Ambleside & Lancaster Campuses. It is also possible that our new Campus in Barrow may be added into the Contract later in 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a 2 year extension may be available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083111-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£121,276 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£121,276 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HLA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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