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CSP26717 - Chiller and Installation

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Jul 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP26717 - Chiller and Installation" was conducted by the UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract involved the supply and installation of a chiller along with the commissioning of pipework to enable the operation of a dilution refrigerator. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically refrigerating equipment, and was executed through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition due to technical reasons. The process, now marked complete, concluded with the award to MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED, based in Lanarkshire, with the contract signed on 31st July 2026 and set to run from 1st August to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in the supply and installation of refrigerating equipment. With a contract valued at approximately GBP 25,377.36, SMEs that specialise in technically specific installations could find lucrative prospects in similar projects that demand niche technical capabilities and limited competition scenarios. Companies like MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED exemplify businesses that are well-positioned to fulfil such contracts due to their specialised expertise and capacity to deliver tailored solutions, marking them as ideal candidates for future similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26717 - Chiller and Installation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of and Installation with commissioning of chiller and pipework to enable operation of the dilution refrigerator to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072782-2026
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

42513200 - Refrigerating equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,147 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MB AIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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