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UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted a procurement process under the title "UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project". This contract involved replacing a chiller for the Higgs Building at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh and fell under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 24 March 2026 and active from 25 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was limited competition, specifically below the threshold. The process is classified as procurement of goods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cooling and ventilation equipment industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment. GMA Air Conditioning Ltd, an SME located in Rosewell, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract, exemplifying the strong potential for growth and collaboration within this sector. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with niche expertise or specialised offerings in this area would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities initiated by public authorities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide a replacement chiller for the Higgs Building at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06781b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 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 & 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMA AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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