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title: "The provision of planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and cooling systems, and Air Source Heat Pumps at the University of Leicester"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# The provision of planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and cooling systems, and Air Source Heat Pumps at the University of Leicester

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d8b

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## Summary

The University of Leicester, a prominent public authority under sub-central government, has concluded the procurement for planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and cooling systems, including Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP). The contract covers services in Leicester, UK, requiring a 24/7, year-round emergency call-out capability with a maximum response time of 4 hours. The procurement followed an open procedure and has been awarded to Industrial Refrigeration Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The contract period starts on 1st January 2026 and extends to 31st July 2029, with the possibility of renewal up to 31st July 2031. The gross value of the contract is £4,900,000, and a standstill period will end on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. It is an ideal opportunity for companies with the capability to provide comprehensive maintenance services and possess robust emergency response operations. Businesses can enhance expertise in service delivery through such contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. Firms with strong capacities in technical maintenance, cost-effective solutions, and sustainable community benefits are well-poised to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This opportunity is for planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance relating to ventilation and cooling systems and Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) to include call out facility. Reactive maintenance is required so that when breakdowns do occur they can be attended to and rectified as effectively as possible. A 24 hour, 7 day, 365 day emergency call out facility is also required as part of this contract. The maximum response time of is 4 hours during and outside of normal working hours. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987779319

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066447-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | £4,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066447-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044417-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039222-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066447-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044417-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039222-2025
  11th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987779319
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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