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CSP26242 - Service and Maintenance contract for chiller

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26242 - Service and Maintenance contract for chiller" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, situated at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the repair and maintenance services category, specifically for a chiller system, with activities commencing on 20 February 2026 and concluding by 31 December 2026. The procurement method was direct, implemented below the threshold without competition due to technical reasons, as only a particular supplier could provide the required services. The process is in the award stage as of 24 February 2026, and the contract has been awarded to AIREDALE INTERNATIONAL AIR CONDITIONING LIMITED, specialising in large-scale air conditioning solutions.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance services. Although this particular contract was awarded directly without competition, understanding the requirements and the procurement processes of organisations such as UK Research and Innovation can prepare businesses to leverage similar opportunities in the future. Large and technically proficient suppliers in the UK, especially those capable of providing tailored technical solutions, are well-positioned to engage with similar public sector contracts to foster growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26242 - Service and Maintenance contract for chiller

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for service & maintenance contract for chiller.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016321-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AIREDALE INTERNATIONAL AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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