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PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement

TORBAY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, operating from Torquay, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for replacing the main chiller plant at Brixham Harbour due to equipment failure. The contract, titled "PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement," falls under the industry category of works concerning industrial machinery and refrigeration equipment installation. This direct procurement process, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature, concluded with the successful award on 24th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th February to 29th May 2026. The procurement stage involved the award and contract with key dates marking the completion of the tender.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in industrial machinery and refrigeration installation. The contract was awarded to SPX Refrigeration and Engineering Services, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in South Brent, United Kingdom, reflecting potential opportunities for SMEs in the private utility sector to expand their services and client base through similar tenders. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses with tailored solutions for specific needs can successfully bid for such contracts, particularly those demonstrating expertise in rapid and effective equipment replacement solutions. Such tenders provide a platform for businesses to showcase their competency in delivering critical services efficiently in the utility sector.

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Notice Title

PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of main chiller plant at Brixham Harbour due to failure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017536-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,613 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPX REFRIGERATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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