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Repairs to air conditioning and ventilation

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Oct 2026 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust procured repair and replacement work for air conditioning and ventilation systems serving clinical and support areas at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The scope covered supplying and installing replacement air conditioning equipment, pressure testing, leak detection and repairs, fan motor and blade replacement, condensate pump replacement, diagnostics, deep cleaning, commissioning and associated repairs. The purpose was to restore reliable operation and maintain suitable environmental conditions for patient care, staff wellbeing and service delivery across areas including Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiology, Ultrasound and Blood Sciences. The work also addressed equipment failures and maintenance defects, and aimed to reduce breakdowns and service disruption. This is building services engineering work for healthcare ventilation and air conditioning systems (CPV 45331000).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to The James Mercer Group Ltd. The Trust used a direct award under the NHS SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 framework, without a prior competition; the stated evaluation criterion was price. One bid was recorded. The procurement was divided into one lot, which is marked cancelled, while the award and contract are recorded as active. The award date is not provided. The contract was signed on 9 October 2026 and has a recorded value of £47,500.44. No contract period is stated. The procurement rationale says the direct award followed the framework’s specified criteria and was completed in accordance with its terms and the Trust’s governance requirements.

For suppliers seeking similar healthcare facilities work from this Trust, the award indicates demand for practical air conditioning and ventilation repairs in operational clinical and support environments. A credible competitor would need the capability to diagnose faults, test systems for pressure and leaks, repair or replace equipment and components, deep-clean systems, and commission installations. Experience working on ventilation and air conditioning in healthcare settings would be important, particularly where maintaining environmental conditions supports clinical services and disruption must be limited. Suppliers would also need to deliver a varied scope identified through maintenance inspections and condition assessments, rather than a single equipment replacement. The award was made through a facilities-management framework, so relevant framework access and the ability to meet its requirements are pertinent to competing for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs to air conditioning and ventilation

Notice Description

The works include replacement air conditioning equipment, pressure testing and leak repairs, replacement fan motors and blades, condensate pump replacements, system diagnostics, deep cleaning, and associated repairs to restore performance of critical environmental control systems serving clinical and support areas including Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiology, Ultrasound, Blood Sciences and other departments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of the project are to:
Restore reliable operation of air conditioning systems serving clinical and support areas.
Address identified equipment failures, defects and maintenance issues.
Maintain appropriate environmental conditions to support patient care, staff wellbeing and service delivery.
Reduce the risk of unplanned equipment breakdowns and service disruption.
Ensure works are undertaken by a suitably qualified contractor experienced in healthcare ventilation and air conditioning systems.
The scope includes supply and installation of new air conditioning equipment, repairs, diagnostics, pressure testing, leak detection, component replacement and associated commissioning as identified during maintenance inspections and condition assessments.

This procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a compliant approach with the framework terms.

Procurement Information

This procurement represents a direct award under the NHS SBS Framework: SBS10166 - Hard Facilities Management 2 (HFM2), and has been completed in full accordance with the framework's specified criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The James Mercer Group Ltd

Further Information

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