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12 Jun 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Winchester, a sub-central government public authority, involved the urgent replacement of a failed air conditioning system in the server room, which is critical for maintaining IT infrastructure operations. The project, titled "UWBS AC Failure," falls under the goods category and is located in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Limited. The award date was 12th June 2026, and the contract is active from 15th June 2026 to 15th July 2026, with a total value of £47,316.

This contract provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in air conditioning installations, particularly those capable of rapid deployment and integration into existing infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and building services sectors would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The ability to handle urgent and critical replacement tasks would position these businesses favourably for similar future projects within public sector bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UWBS AC Failure

Notice Description

Due to the unforeseen failure of the existing air conditioning system serving the server room, immediate replacement is required to maintain operational continuity and protect critical IT infrastructure. The server room houses essential equipment that is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations; without effective cooling, there is a significant risk of overheating, system outages, data loss, and potential damage to hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b421
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,316 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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