--- title: "Air Conditioning Maintenance, Repair, Supply and Installation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2020-07-20" --- # Air Conditioning Maintenance, Repair, Supply and Installation Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130abc2d-b7e7-4d81-8592-bec101b9384a.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is inviting tenders for "Air Conditioning Maintenance, Repair, Supply and Installation Services" located across its campuses in Colchester, Parkside Colchester, Southend, and Loughton, Essex. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 18th August 2020. The contract, valued at approximately £1,050,000, will have an initial term of three years with potential extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, utilising PAS91:2017 and Constructionline for contractor assessment. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in air conditioning services, including maintenance and installation. Companies that are accredited and possess relevant experience in similar contracts would be particularly well-suited to apply. The scope includes emergency services, preventive maintenance, and potential asset management, making this a lucrative opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises and larger firms seeking to expand their service portfolios within the education sector. ## Notice The University of Essex invites expressions of interest from suitably accredited, qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a competitive tender process for a contract to deliver Air Conditioning Maintenance, Repair and New Installation at our campuses in Colchester, Parkside Colchester, Southend and Loughton, Essex. A single contractor will be appointed to deliver: a) An emergency breakdown call-out service b) A planned survey, inspection, preventative maintenance and testing regime c) New installation services d) Management of the Universities Estates F Gas Register and associated Waste Transfer Records. The full scope of services are detailed within the tender documentation. The University currently has over 1400 DX Air Conditioning, Packaged Chillers, Comfort Cooling and Associated Air Handling/Movement related assets and the contract will allow the addition of new assets in existing buildings and new buildings that are constructed, refurbished or acquired by the University throughout the contract period. Equally, assets may be removed from the contract if they are no longer in service for the University. The contract period will be for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend at the end of year 3 for a further 2 periods of 2 years each. The University of Essex uses PAS91: 2017 and Constructionline, the procurement and supply chain management service, to streamline the procurement and assessment of contractors applying for this opportunity: www.constructionline.co.uk Please contact david.marshall@constructionline.co.uk with any Constructionline related queries. Expressions of interest may only be made via the completion and submission of fully completed tenders within the tender event on the e-sourcing system Proactis.: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login by the stated closing time/date. Additional information: The University reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the process and not to proceed with the award of any contract. The University shall not be liable for interested party or applicant costs in relation to this procurement in any circumstances. The value of the contract over the potential 7 years duration is an estimate only and may fluctuate depending on the nature of estate use and development at the University. It is the University view that TUPE may apply in respect of this contract. TUPE refers to the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014". However, tenderers will need to reach their own conclusion as to whether or not TUPE applies. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain professional HR and Legal advice as to the implications of TUPE regulations and pensions. The contract value in this notice is an estimate only covering the potential 7 years duration of the contract if optional extensions are exercised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d76f06-035b-4347-afd6-2a2afd16ccb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups ## Release History - 20 Jul 2020 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d76f06-035b-4347-afd6-2a2afd16ccb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d76f06-035b-4347-afd6-2a2afd16ccb3 20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9829318-facd-4559-9eda-d89d4bca00a7 Full Advert Description - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Link To Proactis Website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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