Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Jul 2026 at 13:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 08:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems across STFC Estates. This central government procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services, was conducted using an open procedure and valued at approximately £860,000. The contract was awarded to SHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES LTD, covering the service region of the United Kingdom from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The process was active as of 15th July 2026, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and facilities management services, particularly those with expertise in heat-exchange systems, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The procurement, emphasising quality, presents a substantial growth avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance services. Companies that can offer efficient and effective solutions for the upkeep of cooling and ventilation systems are well-suited to such opportunities, aligning with UKRI's strategic requirements for maintaining robust, energy-efficient infrastructure across its estates.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066671-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...