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title: "UKRI-1610 STFC Chiller, air source heat pump and dry air coolers maintenance, reactive and remedial works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f317"
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# UKRI-1610 STFC Chiller, air source heat pump and dry air coolers maintenance, reactive and remedial works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f317

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeking a contractor for the maintenance of chiller, air source heat pump, and dry air coolers at its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) locations in Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Abingdon. This tender, identified as UKRI-1610, is currently in the award stage following its completion and has an estimated value of up to £440,000 excluding VAT over a potential four-year term, starting from 1st March 2022 until 28th February 2025, with an option for extension until 28th February 2026. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing any suitable business to bid for the contract.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with experience in cooling systems and HVAC services. Companies capable of providing high-quality service in both planned maintenance and responsive repairs will be particularly well-suited to compete. With an estimated annual budget reaching up to £100,000 for reactive and remedial works, local providers and SMEs focused on mechanical engineering and maintenance could find substantial growth potential through participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of chiller, air source heat pump and dry air coolers maintenance, reactive and remedial works at its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will cover chiller, air source heat pump and dry air coolers maintenance, reactive and remedial works at the following STFC sites: a. The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), in Oxfordshire. b. The STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire. c. The Cosener's House, in Abingdon. Currently there are no assets in Chilbolton or Cosener's House, but this may change over the contract term. The agreement shall be in place from 1st March 2022 for an initial period of 3 years until 28th February 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year until 28th February 2026 (3 + 1 years). The estimated value of the opportunity is up to PS440,000 excl. VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance - up to PS40,000 per year Reactive and Remedial Works - up PS60,000 per year Inclusion of additional assets - up to PS10,000 per year Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5U67P5926A

Renewal: The agreement shall be in place from 1st March 2022 for an initial period of 3 years until 28th February 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year until 28th February 2026 (3 + 1 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005515-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £354,020 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J C WATSON MECHANICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005515-2022
- 3 Nov 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027561-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=671320363
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5U67P5926A
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-cooler-groups./5U67P5926A

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