Provision of Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning Units

UHI MORAY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UHI Moray, involves the "Provision of Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning Units" with a focus on the education sector. Located in Elgin, Scotland (UKM62), UHI Moray seeks to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of its air conditioning systems through preventive maintenance. The procurement follows an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 16th June 2026, with the contract being active from 11th June 2026. The process witnessed bids from three different suppliers, indicating a competitive landscape, but was eventually awarded to RI Cruden, an SME based in Inverness.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in facility management, HVAC services, and maintenance. Firms with expertise in providing preventive maintenance, energy efficiency solutions, and repair services stand to benefit. This contract requires suppliers to demonstrate a high standard of technical capability, including F-Gas registration, and substantial financial diligence, reflected in the need for robust liability insurance and financial documentation. The open procedure adopted for this procurement favours transparent competition, offering an advantageous platform for SMEs capable of delivering specialised services within the stringent guidelines set by public law bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning Units

Notice Description

The Contractor shall provide preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, and minor repair services for the Authority's air conditioning systems to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and extended equipment lifespan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note the scope of this requirement is contained within 'Appendix H - Specification'. In summary, the Contractor shall provide preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, and minor repair services for the Authority's air conditioning systems to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and extended equipment lifespan.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829659
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558015
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The maximum contract duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new contract shall be required.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI MORAY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1JJ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City South
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RI CRUDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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