UKRI-5085 Chillers of 850kW Capacity

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 11:14

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 08:44

TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2026 at 12:52

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the supply of three chillers with a capacity of 850kW for the ISIS Facility. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI conducted this process under an open procedure, focusing on the goods category, specifically heat-exchange units and air-conditioning equipment. The procurement process advanced through various stages, beginning with the tender announced in January 2026 and concluding with a contract award on 20th May 2026, following an award process that ended in April. The contract period spans from 15th May 2026 to 30th June 2027, involving a gross value of £881,536.80.

This procurement process represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in cooling and refrigeration equipment. The open procedure allowed equal competition, favouring companies that excel in both price and technical quality. NovaCool Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Andover, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the opportunity for innovative small enterprises to engage with substantial government contracts, thereby expanding their market presence and expertise in government projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5085 Chillers of 850kW Capacity

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council, has a requirement for the supply of 3 chillers of 850kW capacity for the ISIS Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046306-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

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
£734,614 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£734,614 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVACOOL SOLUTIONS

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