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UKRI-6013 MRC LMB Ground Source Heat Pump Servicing

UK Research & Innovation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 15:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is procuring ground source heat pump servicing for the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB). The requirement covers repair and maintenance services for central-heating systems, with the work delivered in Cambridgeshire. This is a services contract for a specialist heating and heat-pump maintenance provider, supporting the continued operation of the laboratory’s ground source heat pump installation. The procurement is managed by UKRI, a public-sector research organisation. The requirement was structured as a single lot and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The selected supplier is Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Limited, an SME specialising in refrigeration and air-conditioning services.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. UKRI used an above-threshold open procedure, with bids assessed on technical and quality factors weighted at 60% and price at 40%. Two bids were received, with one reaching the final stage. The award was made to Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Limited on 15 June 2026 for £105,215.80 excluding VAT (£126,258.96 including VAT). The award period runs from 3 August 2026 to 3 August 2028, with optional extensions allowing a maximum end date of 1 August 2031. The contract was signed on 31 July 2026, for £170,061 excluding VAT (£204,073.20 including VAT), covering 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 and allowing extension to 31 July 2031.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from UKRI for specialist servicing of ground source heat pump and central-heating systems at a research laboratory in Cambridgeshire. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability in planned and reactive maintenance of ground source heat pump installations, together with the technical expertise to demonstrate service quality rather than competing on price alone. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on technical and quality performance than on cost. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the selected supplier was an SME, indicating that delivery does not necessarily depend on being a large national contractor. Businesses with relevant heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump maintenance experience would be well placed to develop a strong technical response for this buyer.

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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/072850-2026
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, 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
£170,061 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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