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CSP26041 - Refrigerant for Chiller

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Jan 2026 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the supply of 250kg R1234ZE refrigerant for chillers. The process was conducted through a limited competition under the procurement ID CSP26041. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically parts of air-conditioning machines, with a total contract value of £13,044. The contract was awarded to GPR Air Conditioning, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) also based in Swindon. This procurement was initiated under a legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Act 2023/54 and covers delivery included to UKRI. The contract started on 21 January 2026 and is set to end on 31 August 2026.

This tender opportunity, focusing on the supply and delivery of refrigerants, offers significant growth prospects for SMEs in the air-conditioning supply chain. Businesses with expertise in air-conditioning equipment supply, and refrigerant management, can benefit from participating in similar procurement activities. The limited competition method suggests low barriers to entry for businesses that can swiftly respond to specialised demands in the public sector, making it a viable option for agile SMEs aiming to expand their customer base within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP26041 - Refrigerant for Chiller

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of 250kg R1234ZE Refrigerant with delivery included to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42512500 - Parts of air-conditioning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

GPR AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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