Tender

Air Conditioning and Ventilation 2026

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, a public undertaking based in Speke, Liverpool, is overseeing an open tender process titled "Air Conditioning and Ventilation 2026". This procurement falls within the services category and targets the heating and ventilation industry. The competitive bidding will encompass three regional lots: North and LCR, London, and South & Central, with contractors limited to one region for preference. The tender stage commenced on 5th December 2025, with submissions closing on 16th January 2026. Contracts are slated to start on 1st May 2026, spanning an initial term of three years, extendable by the client's discretion up to five years. The estimated total value of the procurement is £13,050,000 and will be conducted under an open procedure adhering to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC and ventilation systems, especially those able to provide centralised and portable units, as well as a variety of ventilation methods. With an emphasis on quality and cost as key award criteria, it is particularly suited for SMEs with robust economic and technical capabilities. Encompassing areas like mechanical ventilation, heat recovery, and ductwork systems for diverse applications such as commercial kitchens and car parks, businesses can leverage this opportunity to secure regional contracts and enhance their market presence within the UK. Interested firms can submit bids electronically, ensuring compliance with the terms outlined in provided bidding documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Conditioning and Ventilation 2026

Notice Description

Details of the Project TRG have a requirement Air Conditioning and Ventilation. The contract will cover all services across 4 regional lots. The lot structure will be as follows: * Lot 1 - North and LCR * Lot 2 - London * Lot 3 - South & Central All Tenderers will be able to bid for all regions but can only be appointed to a maximum of 1 region and will be required to indicate a preference. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years extendable at the Client's sole option for 2 periods of 1 year, giving a total of 5 years (the Term). The Client's Objectives for the Project The Riverside Group (TRG) including former One Housing Group is seeking Airconditioning and Ventilation specialist(s) to deliver services envisaged under this contract include but are not limited to: Air conditioning : * Centralised HVAC * Wall mount Split Aircon units * portable air conditioning units, Ventilation & Ductwork: * Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR). * Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) * Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) * Intermittent extract. * Positive pressure unit. * Cooker Hood extract. * Recirculating cooker hood * Roof Mounted Extract outlets * Loft mounted Toilet Extract outlets * Interlocked Commercial Kitchen Extract systems * Laundry Equipment Ventilation & associated ductwork systems * Car Park Ventilation & associated ductwork systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North and LCR

North and LCR Region

Renewal: 2x12 Month Optional Extensions

Lot 2 - London

London and Greater London

Renewal: 2x12 Month Optional Extensions

Lot 3 South and Central

South and Central Regions

Renewal: 2x12 Month Optional Extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080320-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,875,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,875,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD7 Merseyside, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

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