Award

AC Equipment and Cold rooms

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 09:10

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 09:07

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed a public procurement process for the service and maintenance of AC equipment and cold rooms. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is located in Dundee, UK. The contracting process was initiated through an open tender procedure, with key stages already concluded, including tender submission and awarding. The contract was signed on 13 February 2026 and is valued at £200,000. The tender title "AC Equipment and Cold rooms" clearly defines the scope of services covering annual servicing, reactive call-out cover, and checking the efficient operation of equipment. The procurement adhered to legal regulations under CELEX No. 32014L0024, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in AC equipment service and maintenance. The focus on quality and efficient operation opens potential for businesses with expertise in air-conditioning appliances, ventilation systems, and refrigerant compliance strategies. It particularly suits SMEs, given the successful bid by Lovat's Group Ltd, a Scottish SME. With the University of Dundee emphasising continuous maintenance and planned equipment upgrades, companies that can offer innovative solutions or possess capacity for rapid service deployment are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the geographical concentration in Dundee provides local businesses an advantage in meeting delivery requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

AC Equipment and Cold rooms

Notice Description

Annual AC Equipment and Coldroom service and maintenance including a reactive call out cover, as per Full asset list of university plant. Servicing to be done in accordance with Manufacturers guidelines and University of Dundee scope University of Dundee Scope of annual servicing where applicable. AC equipment indoor and outdoor to be checked for correct/efficient operation, cleaning and note any defects. The contractor should inform of any equipment that is now obsolete to allow for planned upgrades. Refrigerant levels should be checked and reported on to allow for continuous maintenance of the F gas registers. Spares to be kept on site for crucial equipment e.g data centres.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service and maintenance Contract, as per manufacturers guidelines, the recommendation of annual servicing is to be carried out. Annual AC Equipment and Cold room service and maintenance including a reactive call out cover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

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

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

42512200 - Wall air-conditioning machines

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331220 - Air-conditioning installation work

45331221 - Partial air-conditioning installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Stewart Hamilton Kerr
Contact Email
s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOVAT'S GROUP

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