Tender

UKRI-6013 MRC LMB Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation focuses on the servicing of Ground Source Heat Pumps at the MRC LMB, categorised under repair and maintenance services of central heating. This tender is part of the active 'Tender' stage and follows an open procedure, reflecting the commitment to transparency and competitive bidding. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 22nd May 2026, with inquiries closing on 15th May 2026. The contract is to be facilitated in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom, with an anticipated award by 10th June 2026. The contract, valued at £375,000 with an optional extension period up to June 2031, falls under the 'services' procurement category and adheres to the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The initiative is supported by the Atamis eSourcing platform for submission management.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in central heating repair and maintenance, particularly those focusing on ground source heat pump services. The contract is receptive to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusivity within the competitive landscape. Offering a £450,000 gross value, it encourages participation from firms that can demonstrate technical proficiency alongside competitive pricing, which are key evaluation criteria. The potential contract extension enhances long-term business stability, facilitating strategic alliances and resource planning for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6013 MRC LMB Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing

Notice Description

The provision of Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing at MRC LMB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 2 years with optional extension of further 3 years (2+1+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035022-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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