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ET176 - CHP Service and Maintenance

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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10 Feb 2026 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has awarded a contract for the "ET176 - CHP Service and Maintenance" to Centrica Business Solutions. This procurement, belonging to the services category, involves repair and maintenance tasks for machinery and generator systems located in Liverpool, UK (region UKD72). The contract spans from 13th February 2026 to 12th February 2031, ensuring long-term stability and maintenance for the CHP unit, which requires a major engine rebuild due to accumulated run hours. Notably, the procurement was carried out using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, reflecting the specialist nature of the services needed and the limited pool of qualified providers in the UK market. The award was finalised on 10th February 2026, showcasing Centrica's position as a leading provider with extensive experience in maintaining CHP units across university and NHS estates.

This contract opens significant business growth opportunities for Centrica Business Solutions, due to their already established capabilities in CHP maintenance, potentially expanding their market share within specialized engineering service domains. Large-scale engineering and maintenance businesses with expertise in CHP systems would have been particularly well-suited to bid for such tenders, had competitive procurement been applied. The strategic alignment of a maintenance regime with the operating hours of the CHP unit anticipates improved reliability and operational efficiency, adding value beyond mere compliance. Companies focusing on innovative maintenance solutions for high-hour machinery in public sectors can find inspiration in such opportunities to refine their service offerings and enhance asset longevity, thus contributing to a more sustainable business model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ET176 - CHP Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

The CHP unit is a highly specialised, large-scale engineering asset operating for extended daily hours and accumulating significantly higher run hours than standard engines. Due to the specialist nature of commercial CHP plant, there are only a limited number of UK providers capable of maintaining and overhauling this equipment. Centrica is a leading UK CHP maintenance specialist with extensive experience across NHS and university estates and is likely familiar with the installed plant, its history, and operational requirements. Awarding a long-term maintenance contract provides improved reliability, cost certainty, regulatory compliance, and protection against unplanned failures that could result in building closures or catastrophic plant failure with significant replacement costs. The maintenance regime aligns servicing with engine running hours to maintain efficiency and performance while reducing operational and HSE risk. The CHP unit has accumulated approximately 26,850 run hours and is approaching the threshold (30,000-40,000 hours) at which a major engine rebuild is typically required. Inclusion of this rebuild within the maintenance contract will significantly reduce failure risk, extend the asset's operational life, restore output and efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and avoid the high cost of emergency repair or full replacement. The CHP panel is also owned by Centrica so should another supplier undertake these works the panel would need to be replaced which could be costly. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013343660

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517053237

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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