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02 Jul 2026 at 09:06

Tender

27 Jun 2026 at 05:42

Summary of the contracting process

The United Colleges Group, located at Paddington Green Campus in London, is seeking to replace roof chiller units at its facility. This tender falls under the category of works, specifically focusing on air-conditioning installation and mechanical engineering tasks. As of 2nd July 2026, the procurement is in the tender stage, with the opportunity being advertised through an open competition, below threshold method. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 16th July 2026 and the deadline for submission of tenders on 22nd July 2026. Interested parties can access the details through the MultiQuote platform, and the contract is set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the mechanical and air-conditioning installation sectors. Companies with expertise in mechanical installations and engineering projects are well-suited to compete, given the project's focus and criteria that weigh quality and price equally at 50% each. Participating in this project can offer businesses a chance to expand their portfolio with a reputable public sector client, boosting credibility and opening doors to future public procurement opportunities. The project's scale and focus are ideal for businesses looking to showcase their technical capabilities in a high-profile environment.

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Notice Title

ROOF CHILLER REPLACEMENT AT UCG PADDINGTON

Notice Description

REPLACEMENT OF ROOF CHILLER UNITS AT PADDINGTON GREEN CAMPUS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06beac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062084-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331220 - Air-conditioning installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NB
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Little Venice
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Further Information

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