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title: "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services"
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# UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d347cb5-f32a-435b-a8d5-4c4b2fea0257

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and associated services with an estimated value of £2,060,000. The contract will span a 3-year period, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of machinery," and will be delivered at three locations: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell Campus, Didcot; STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Chilbolton; and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the tender period ending on 28 March 2025 at 14:00. The contract commencement date is set for 28 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance and repair services of machinery. The involvement of multiple locations and the comprehensive nature of the services required provide opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish long-term collaborations with a reputable public body. Companies proficient in providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive and remedial works, and project-specific tasks will find this tender particularly appealing.

## 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/3a84f0a6-f49c-41db-85b4-4ee6bd72ddcc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84f0a6-f49c-41db-85b4-4ee6bd72ddcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84f0a6-f49c-41db-85b4-4ee6bd72ddcc
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-machinery./RWQ2H9V9B4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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