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UKRI-5659 Cleanroom Ventilation System Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, focused on a cleanroom ventilation system service. The title of the tender was "UKRI-5659 Cleanroom Ventilation System Service," categorised under services within the repair and maintenance of mechanical building installations. The procurement process reached the award stage, with GMA Air Conditioning Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £74,468.56 net (£89,362.27 gross), commenced on 1st April 2026, with a completion date set for 31st March 2030. The procurement employed a limited method, classified as below threshold with limited competition, which was completed and awarded on 16th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the mechanical building installations service industry, specifically those involved in cleanroom ventilation systems. Companies with expertise in periodical maintenance services could benefit from participating in similar opportunities, leveraging the specialised nature of the contract to enhance their market presence. As the procurement method was below threshold and limited, it indicates room for smaller businesses to engage in competitive contracts with government bodies, similar to GMA Air Conditioning Ltd, which has effectively demonstrated its capability to meet the requirements set by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5659 Cleanroom Ventilation System Service

Notice Description

Periodical Cleanroom Ventilation System Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007714-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,468 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMA AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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