UKRI-6013 MRC LMB Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "UKRI-6013 MRC LMB Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing" has been initiated by UK Research & Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender involves the provision of services for maintaining and servicing ground source heat pumps, classified under the industry category of central heating repair and maintenance services. The contract location is specified as UKH12, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which began on 17th April 2026. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with an award notice published on 17th June 2026, following the conclusion of tender submissions on 22nd May 2026. The contract stipulates a service period from 3rd August 2026 to 3rd August 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2031.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in heating and cooling systems, particularly those focused on sustainable and energy-efficient technologies, such as ground source heat pumps. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from ADCOCK REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LIMITED, a supplier classified as an SME. Companies with experience in servicing large-scale heating systems and who can demonstrate high technical and quality standards are well-positioned to compete in tenders like this, particularly when they are structured under open procedures favouring competitive submissions. With a total contract value of £105,215.80, the project offers substantial business growth potential for companies able to meet the specified requirements and performance criteria.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057033-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£105,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADCOCK REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

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