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UKRI-5343 Activ-Air Service Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this contract involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5343 Activ-Air Service Contract," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services for compressors. This process has reached the award stage, resulting in the activation of the contract on 28th October 2025, with the service period extending from 29th October 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement method employed was "direct," indicating it was below threshold and executed without competition, highlighting a streamlined process for urgent or specialised service needs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in the field of service and maintenance, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises like Activ-Air Automation Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses specialising in the maintenance of compressed air systems stand to benefit from such contracts, given the steady demand for regular service checks and the specialised nature of the work. Engaging in these contracts can bolster a company's portfolio by associating with high-profile public organisations, thereby increasing their market credibility and potential for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5343 Activ-Air Service Contract

Notice Description

Service and maintenance visits for Compressed Air and N2 Generators

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068855-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,761 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIV-AIR AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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