Award

AC annual maintenance

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "AC annual maintenance" to FREEAIR SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category and involves a 3-year service contract for the full maintenance of AC and Hydro cubes. The contract started on 1st May 2026 and will end on 30th April 2029, with an overall value of £32,238. The procurement process, categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," was completed with the award stage, reflecting its status as active and complete as of 20th May 2026. The service location is Portsmouth, within the UKJ31 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in air-conditioning maintenance and repair services. Companies like FREEAIR SERVICES LIMITED, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for similar tenders due to their capacity for delivering specialised repair and maintenance services. Engaging with municipal contracts can significantly enhance a company's business portfolio and establish it as a reliable service partner for local government bodies. Business services firms with a focus on public sector contracts can leverage this type of procurement to build long-term relationships and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

AC annual maintenance

Notice Description

3-year service contract to carry out full maintenance of AC and Hydro cubes across site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEAIR SERVICES

Further Information

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