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05 Aug 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process to secure services for the comprehensive maintenance of Trane water and air-cooled chillers across its estate. This contract, identified by the title "Trane Chillers Comprehensive Maintenance," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The geographical location for this contract is within the UK, specifically in Edinburgh. The procurement method utilised was limited, with the contract awarded to Trane UK Limited without prior publication of a competition call due to technical reasons. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 1 August 2026, and it is set to be active until 31 July 2031, with no options for extension.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in cooling and ventilation equipment. Businesses well-versed in providing preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as necessary system upgrades, would have found this tender an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. The University of Edinburgh's decision to appoint a single supplier for this critical service means businesses with a strong track record in maintaining complex chiller systems would be well-suited for similar future procurements. SMEs like Trane UK Limited have demonstrated success in winning such contracts, highlighting the potential for growth in the services sector through tailored procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Trane Chillers Comprehensive Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to provide preventative and reactive maintenance services, including required replacements and upgrades, for Trane water & air-cooled chillers across the University estate. These chillers are critical for the core business of the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide preventative and reactive maintenance services, including required replacements and upgrades, for Trane water & air-cooled chillers. An agreement is required to ensure the chilled water systems located in various university premises remain in operation, as these are critical for the core business of the University. The contract commencement date is 1 August 2026. This agreement shall be in place for a period of 5-years until 31 July 2031, with no options to extend.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to provide preventative and reactive maintenance services, including required replacements and upgrades, for Trane water & air-cooled chillers. An agreement is required to ensure the chilled water systems located in various university premises remain in operation, as these are critical for the core business of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073952-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,876,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANE

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