Award

Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for maintaining air conditioning and air handling systems is managed by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) in cooperation with the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA). The tender title is "Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance" under the services category, located in South Wales, specifically in the UKL region. The process utilized an open procurement method and was divided into two lots, one for each fire and rescue authority. The procurement stage has progressed from initial tendering to the award stage as of July 2025, with contracts active since May 2025. The services are governed by an NEC 4 Term Service Contract lasting two years, with potential extensions up to an additional two years, originally issued for tender in February 2025, and closing in March 2025.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those experienced in air conditioning systems. Recognition for quality in training and competency, alongside competitive pricing, were crucial criteria for the award, highlighting the demand for technical proficiency and cost-effectiveness. Large suppliers like Riverside Industrial Equipment Limited have been successful in securing contracts, indicating opportunities for seasoned contractors in the related industry. SMEs, especially those capable of forming consortia, are also encouraged to align with similar tenders due to the provision for multiple participant frameworks, presenting significant prospects for growth through public sector collaborations. The involvement indicates a solid path for engineering firms looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts across the UKL region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance

Notice Description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) were each seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout (SWFRS & MWWFRA) estates.

Lot Information

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout the SWFRS Estate.

Renewal: The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of the FRS, for up to an additional 2 years.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout the MWWFRA estate.

Renewal: The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of FRS/FRA, for up to an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148358
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39717200 - Air-conditioning appliances

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Feb 27 if extension is not taken Feb 29 if full extension is taken

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-2025-07-07T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-07-07T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-kuma6s-148358",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-33",
            "name": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant",
                "locality": "Llantrisant",
                "region": "UKL",
                "postalCode": "CF72 8LX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Michelle Thomas",
                "email": "m1-thomas@southwales-fire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1443232082",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1443232180",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-34",
            "name": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fire Service Headquarters, Lime Grove Avenue",
                "locality": "Carmarthen",
                "region": "UKL",
                "postalCode": "SA31 1SP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "h.rees@mawwfire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 3706060699"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-2",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2079477501"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-330",
            "name": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant",
                "locality": "Llantrisant",
                "region": "UKL",
                "postalCode": "CF72 8LX"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Michelle Thomas",
                "email": "m1-thomas@southwales-fire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1443232082",
                "faxNumber": "+44 1443232180"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-331",
            "name": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fire Service Headquarters, Lime Grove Avenue",
                "locality": "Carmarthen",
                "region": "UKL",
                "postalCode": "SA31 1SP"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "h.rees@mawwfire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 3706060699"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-332",
            "name": "RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Trews Field Estate, Tondu Road",
                "locality": "Bridgend",
                "region": "UKL17",
                "postalCode": "CF314LH"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1656656541"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-3",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2079477501"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody",
                "mediationBody",
                "reviewContactPoint"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
        "id": "org-330"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-tender-153070",
        "title": "Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance",
        "description": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) were each seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout (SWFRS & MWWFRA) estates.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "39717200",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "50000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKL"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "39717200",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "50000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKL"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 150000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-03-28T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-28T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "FEB497820",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance",
                "description": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) are each seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout (SWFRS & MWWFRA) estates. The contract will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - SWFRS Lot 2 - MWFRS Contractors have the option to bid for one or both Lots. The services shall be provided under the NEC 4 Term Service Contract. The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of FRS/FRA, for up to an additional 2 years.",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497820",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-1",
                "title": "ITT Part 1",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=1",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-2",
                "title": "ITT Part 2",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=2",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-3",
                "title": "Appendix A - Pricing Schedule",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=3",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-4",
                "title": "Appendix B - Requirements",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=4",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-5",
                "title": "Appendix C - Maintenance Activities",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=5",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-6",
                "title": "Appendix D - SPD Questionnaire",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=6",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-document-148358-FEB497820-7",
                "title": "Appendix E - Business Continuity Audit Report",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497820&idx=7",
                "datePublished": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-02-20T14:15:08Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL523760",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Air Conditioning and Air Handling System Maintenance",
                "description": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) were each seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout (SWFRS & MWWFRA) estates.",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL523760",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
                "description": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout the SWFRS Estate.",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of the FRS, for up to an additional 2 years."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Training and Competency",
                            "description": "9"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "60"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority",
                "description": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) were seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout the MWWFRA estate.",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of FRS/FRA, for up to an additional 2 years."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Training and Competency",
                            "description": "9"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "60"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "lotDetails": {
            "maximumLotsBidPerSupplier": 2147483647
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-03-28T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales"
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicPayment": true,
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "A mandatory requirement for this tender is that the Contractor can provide engineers to work on a range of air conditioning and air handling systems. The Contractor will be required to provide certification for their organisation and each engineer who will work on the contract as per current legislation."
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en",
                "cy"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 2
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "50712000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "Feb 27 if extension is not taken Feb 29 if full extension is taken"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "(WA Ref:153070)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-148358"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-267",
            "title": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-332",
                    "name": "RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-268",
            "title": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-332",
                    "name": "RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "2"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-267",
            "awardID": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-267",
            "title": "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 110000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-27T00:00:00Z"
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-268",
            "awardID": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-award-153070-268",
            "title": "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 40000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-27T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "relatedProcesses": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "relationship": [
                "planning"
            ],
            "scheme": "EU-OJ",
            "identifier": "2025/S 000-006233"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1266",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1267",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 4,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1268",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1269",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1270",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1271",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1272",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 4,
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1273",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1274",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-148358-bidsstatistic-153070-1275",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "2"
            }
        ]
    }
}