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Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute". This tender falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, specifically focused on air compressors, and it is marked as active. Located in Woking, United Kingdom, this procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 30th April 2026. The chosen method is an open procedure, and the award will be determined by 20th May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026. The procurement is above threshold and involves service visits compliant with OEM requirements.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms skilled in maintenance and repair services, especially those specialising in compressor systems. Companies that can provide highly qualified engineers and adhere to rigorous compliance regulations will be well-suited to compete. The project demands the ability to execute service visits in sync with planned shutdown schedules and includes potential for a 12-month contract extension, illustrating long-term business prospects. Notably, firms able to respond swiftly to emergency callouts within a four-hour window will meet critical criteria and could enhance their market position by participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute

Notice Description

Project Background The contract is for single supplier for the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services for the Institute's compressed air systems. 1.1 The proposed contract will: 1.2 Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance 1.3 Safeguard operational resilience across the estate 1.4 Deliver cost predictability through planned maintenance 1.5 Enhance asset lifecycle management and performance monitoring Scope of requirement The scope shall include, as a minimum: * Two service visits per compressor per annum (one minor and one major service unless otherwise specified) * Servicing in full compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements * Service dates agreed in advance between The Pirbright Institute Maintenance Scheduler and the Contractor's nominated point of contact * Alignment of service delivery with the Institute's planned building shutdown schedules, recognising that servicing may need to be phased rather than delivered in a single continuous visit * Assurance that compressed air supply remains operational at all times during servicing, achieved through the appropriate management of secondary/backup compressors and receivers * Provision of a dedicated engineer (or core engineering team), with a commitment to obtaining the necessary site security clearance to permit independent and unescorted working where authorised * Engineers suitably qualified and competent to sign off maintenance documentation before and after servicing, breakdown attendance, or additional works * Proactive notification to the Client where any of the following require repair or replacement: air ends, compressor auto drains, flexible pipework * Replacement of consumables within the defined service scope * Inspection of associated dryers, filtration systems, pipework, receivers, and safety devices * Digital service reporting provided at the point of service, detailing works undertaken, findings, recommendations, and asset condition * Emergency call-out provision with a target four-hour response time for critical assets Manufacturers in Scope The estate includes equipment manufactured by: * Atlas Copco * CompAir * Hydrovane * Busch Vacuum Solutions * Beko Technologies * HPC * Hi-Line * JORC 1.8 Compliance Requirements The Contractor must ensure compliance with: * Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 * Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 * Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 The Contractor shall: * Provide RAMS for each visit * Maintain appropriate insurances * Ensure engineer competence and certification * Operate within site security protocols including accessing contained areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026912-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42123000 - Compressors

42123400 - Air compressors

42124300 - Parts of air or vacuum pumps, of air or gas compressors

42124330 - Parts of air compressors

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

51134000 - Installation services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,554 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£249,554 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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