Tender

UKRI-5619 Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the maintenance of chillers and air source heat pumps (ASHP) across STFC Estates, culminating in projects and associated services. This procurement falls under the category of public authority services for central government, specifically targeting the heat-exchange, air-conditioning, and refrigerating equipment sectors. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement stages include planning, tendering, and awarding, with significant dates set for tenders closing on 27th April 2026 and potential award by 20th May 2026. The open procedure allows for fair and competitive bidding, with UKRI ensuring electronic submissions are accepted in English.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sectors, particularly those specialising in cooling and ventilation equipment maintenance. The total allocation for the contract is valued at £1,032,000, with an emphasis on quality and price. Suitable candidates include SMEs with technical and economic capabilities to execute maintenance and remedial work efficiently. The contract period spans from July 2026 to July 2029, with possible extensions of up to 12 months, promoting long-term business relationships with UKRI and growth in services rendered across the estates in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5619 Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Maintenance

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a specialist supplier to complete all Chiller & Air Source Heat Pumo (ASHP) Maintenance, Remedials & Reactive, Projects & Associated Services across STFC Estates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026038-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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