--- title: "UKRI-4971 Compressed Air and Nitrogen Generator Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2025-09-29" --- # UKRI-4971 Compressed Air and Nitrogen Generator Systems Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0546b7.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement for the provision of compressed air and nitrogen generator systems along with carbon towers and associated services, with Activ-Air Automation Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement process commenced with an open procedure, focusing on the public authority central government classification. The scope of the project covers multiple locations including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, the STFC Chilbolton Observatory in Chilbolton, and The Cosener's House in Abingdon. The contract was awarded on 29th September 2025, following the tender and award stages. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract will be active from 17th October 2025 for three years with an option for a one-year extension, ultimately concluding by 16th October 2029. The project is valued at £1.58 million, and key responsibilities include planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, and potential new assets allocation, with a significant emphasis on service quality and technical efficiency. This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in repair and maintenance services of machinery within the compressed air and nitrogen generation sectors. Such businesses will benefit from a stable contractual relationship with a notable central government body, which could enhance their portfolio and market standing. Companies with strengths in technical quality, service delivery, and cost management, as highlighted by the procurement's award criteria, are well-suited to participate in and benefit from this procurement opportunity. Successful suppliers will engage in the delivery and continual maintenance of critical infrastructure, providing a pathway for comprehensive sector growth and expertise development. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Fabilites Council (STFC), 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: 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 PS1,580,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down approximately as follows: Planned Preventative Maintenance: PS185,000.00 per year Reactive and Remedial Works: up to PS200,000.00 per year Estimate of new assets in new buildings/assets through contract term in new areas: PS10,000.00 per year. Total spend: PS395,000.00 per year The maximum amount UKRI will accept for PPM is PS220,000.00 per year. Any bids that exceed this will be deemed as non-compliant. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for additional year after the 3 year contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,580,000 | | Lots value | £1,580,000 | | Awards value | £1,580,000 | | Contracts value | £1,580,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACTIV-AIR AUTOMATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052319-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037716-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031544-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060670-2025 29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052319-2025 29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037716-2025 7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031544-2025 11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/58UG7739E4 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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