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CSP26269 - Packaged Air Cooled i-Chillers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for "CSP26269 - Packaged Air Cooled i-Chillers," involving cooling and ventilation equipment. This procurement, classified under the goods category, was conducted using a limited competition method as it was below the threshold. Following a competitive quotation process, the contract was awarded on 26th February 2026 and signed on the same day, with an active period extending from 27th February to 4th March 2026. The total contract value is £24,906 (gross), with deliveries expected across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cooling and special-purpose machinery, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality i-Chillers. Large suppliers such as ICS COOL ENERGY LIMITED have successfully engaged in this procurement process, indicating a preference for established companies with robust capabilities in manufacturing and supplying cooling equipment. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative cooling solutions at competitive prices would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities with UK Research and Innovation in future engagements.

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Notice Title

CSP26269 - Packaged Air Cooled i-Chillers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement to supplier x2 Packaged Air Cooled i-Chillers. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 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 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

ICS COOL ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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