--- title: "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2025-06-05" --- # UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fd00ad-8b8a-48cc-9a44-c653af3e85b4.json) ## Summary The procurement process described pertains to BIP Solutions Limited, acting as the buying organisation, which is seeking services in the repair and maintenance of machinery sector. The contract titled "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services" involves the provision of these services across several UK sites, including Harwell Campus in Didcot, Chilbolton Observatory, and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. This tender is at the tender stage with a publication date of 5th June 2025 and closing on 28th March 2025. The industry category is service-based, with an estimated value of £2,060,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that it surpasses the applicable financial threshold. This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, especially for those specialising in machinery maintenance services. Companies that are competitive in offering planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, and new asset development will find this contract suitable. The nature of the open procedure allows for broader competition, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain entry into public sector contracting. With a potential contract term of up to four years, it provides a stable revenue prospect for businesses capable of delivering consistent and quality services in the outlined regions. ## Notice UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is are as follows: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ c.The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD The estimated value of the opportunity is PS2,060,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance: up to PS105,000.00 per year Reactive and Remedial Works: up to PS400,000.00 per year Estimate of new assets in new buildings/assets through contract term in new areas: PS10,000.00 per year. Projects works: up to PS10,000 per year Total spend: PS515,000.00 per year The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual basis for a further 1 year (3+1) from commencement of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c6e38-597b-42ad-b684-ee38949ddce2 | | 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 | 5 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,060,000 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery ## Release History - 5 Jun 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c6e38-597b-42ad-b684-ee38949ddce2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c6e38-597b-42ad-b684-ee38949ddce2 5th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=956485554 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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