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West Offices Data Cooling

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by City of York Council involved the replacement of the data centre cooling plant at West Offices. This contract, classified under construction work, falls within the works industry category. The project was awarded to AIRCO Refrigeration and Airconditioning Limited and is located in York, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE21 region. The procurement process followed a limited method due to being below the threshold, and the contract began on 5th January 2026 and is planned to be completed by 1st April 2026, with the contract officially signed on 4th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the construction and HVAC sectors to engage with public authorities in delivering essential infrastructure improvements. SMEs like AIRCO Refrigeration and Airconditioning Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for medium-sized enterprises to expand their clientele and enter public procurement markets. Businesses specialising in cooling systems, facility management, or construction works would be well-positioned to seek similar contracts within sub-central government projects, enhancing their growth prospects through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

West Offices Data Cooling

Notice Description

West Offices Data Cooling - Replacement of the data centre cooling plant. The cooling plant in question is considered to be approaching the end of its lifecycle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,676 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRCO REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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