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UKRI-5727 Process Chiller Replacement Compressor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5727 Process Chiller Replacement Compressor" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), classified under public authority - central government. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving pumps and compressors. UKRI, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated this direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract took effect on 29th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2026, with NovaCool Solutions Ltd as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial compressors and pumps. Large-scale organisations with capabilities to manage direct procurement and deliver high-quality goods efficiently would be well-suited for similar contracts. Although this specific tender did not involve competitive bids, businesses that can demonstrate strong expertise in the relevant industry categories may find future opportunities with UKRI advantageous, given their central government status and procurement needs. Such engagements could foster sustained business relationships and potential expansion into other government-led projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5727 Process Chiller Replacement Compressor

Notice Description

Process Chiller Replacement Compressor Requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,624 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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

NOVACOOL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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