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title: "Darwin Chiller Replacement"
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# Darwin Chiller Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30ccb39a-b8e7-493f-b776-2c6807b5c0f2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Darwin Chiller Replacement project was conducted by the University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, England. This tender falls under the mechanical engineering installation works category and was initiated on December 1, 2021, with an award date on May 24, 2021. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, with a total contract value of £290,000. The tender period closed on March 12, 2021, and the contract period commenced on May 24, 2021, lasting until July 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mechanical engineering installation works. Companies experienced in chiller installations, equipment removal, and disposal services would be well-suited to enter similar procurement processes. Competitive pricing and a strong track record in managing installation contracts could enhance the prospects of these businesses engaging in future tenders from public sector organisations.

## Notice

Closed tender for the replacement of a chiller in the Darwin building, including removal and disposal of the old unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242e58f4-c17a-4c75-a53c-afcc3fbe1584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E.E.THOMPSON & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242e58f4-c17a-4c75-a53c-afcc3fbe1584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242e58f4-c17a-4c75-a53c-afcc3fbe1584
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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