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title: "UKRI-1028 - Compressed Air Systems Maintenance"
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# UKRI-1028 - Compressed Air Systems Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ed2470d-2368-408e-8f4a-e2791eb59640

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the maintenance of Compressed Air Systems, initiated by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This tender, designated as UKRI-1028, falls under the services industry category, specifically in the realm of repair and maintenance services. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th January 2021. The awarded contract, amounting to £2,400,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will last until 31st January 2025. The services are required at three key locations in the South East of England, including Oxfordshire and Hampshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, especially those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in compressed air systems and similar technologies would be particularly well-suited to engage with such contracts. The long duration of the contract ensures sustained business engagement, while the scale of the project offers a path for growth for capable service providers in the region.

## Notice

UKRI, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). STFC have facilities at three main sites; a. The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire (RAL). b. The STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire. c. The Cosener's House, in Abingdon. STFC are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out maintenance and services to their Compressed Air Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3b797a-284f-4ceb-a18a-4a0603d04a20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIV-AIR AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2021 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3b797a-284f-4ceb-a18a-4a0603d04a20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3b797a-284f-4ceb-a18a-4a0603d04a20
  6th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=566780890
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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