Tender

UKRI-5450 Air Handling Units

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contract opportunity titled "UKRI-5450 Air Handling Units" is issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender involves the supply, installation, commissioning, and validation of IVC Air Handling Units, including humidification equipment. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions ending on 5th January 2026. The tender belongs to the goods category focusing on cooling, ventilation, and laboratory equipment, set to be delivered in the UKH12 region. Businesses interested must register their interest and submit proposals through the Atamis eSourcing platform, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in air handling and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in installation and commissioning. The project value is estimated at £500,000, offering substantial potential returns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with award criteria including reliability, maintenance, social value, and price with a focus on quality. Companies providing innovative solutions in air handling and precision equipment are well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering high social and maintenance value and adhering to defined quality specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5450 Air Handling Units

Notice Description

Contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and validation of IVC Air Handling Units with humidification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: UKRI reserves the right to make a direct award for additional AHU units using the justification at Schedule 5, paragraph 8, should similar goods be required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080314-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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