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title: "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-06-05"
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# UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4347 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated Services" is facilitated by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, primarily in the services category, is aimed at the repair and maintenance of machinery. The contract was initially set in the tender stage and subsequently progressed to the award stage, but was closed without an award due to necessary material changes in the specification. The locations involved include Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, STFC Chilbolton Observatory in SO20 6BJ, and The Cosener’s House in Abingdon. The procurement method was conducted via an open procedure, and the estimated total value was noted at £2,060,000 excluding VAT over a potential four-year term. Originally, the tender deadline was on 28th March 2025, with the contract period expected to start on 28th April 2025.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in industrial maintenance and machinery repair, to secure a substantial long-term contract with a potential value exceeding £2 million. It presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive maintenance services and those with specialised knowledge in compressed air and nitrogen generator systems. Companies with a robust in-house team and the technical capability to handle a diverse range of assets and machinery types could achieve significant business expansion through this contract. The emphasis on quality and technical expertise as key award criteria indicates that businesses delivering high-quality, reliable service are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 We are looking to contract with a specialist (assets relevant) maintenance supplier who has technical capability to deliver all aspects of the services. Ideally, they should have the direct in-house labour to be able to maintain a variety of asset categories and asset types. The RAL contains multiple buildings and engineer retained knowledge consistency is key to access and the supplier's contractual success.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years, with an optional extension of one year starting from 28th April 2024 and the agreement shall be in place until 27th April 2028 with an optional extension until 27th April 2029. Note that the optional extension is not guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030355-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,060,000 |
| Lots value | £2,060,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 5 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030355-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006146-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956485554
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-machinery./RWQ2H9V9B4

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