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title: "For the provision of the Servicing & Maintenance of Air Handling, Air Conditioning, Domestic Extract Fans and Associated Equipment for the campuses in Carlisle x 2, Ambleside & Lancaster"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# For the provision of the Servicing & Maintenance of Air Handling, Air Conditioning, Domestic Extract Fans and Associated Equipment for the campuses in Carlisle x 2, Ambleside & Lancaster

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae8e

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria, a central government public authority located in Cumbria, has completed its procurement process awarding a contract for servicing and maintenance of air conditioning, air handling units, and domestic extract fans across its campuses in Carlisle, Ambleside, and Lancaster. The purchasing organisation, through open competition procurement, appointed HLA Services Ltd. as the supplier for this initiative. With the award completed on 16th December 2025, the contract commenced on 17th December 2025, and will last until 30th November 2028, with potential renewal extending until 2030. The selected supplier will provide bi-annual servicing and planned preventative maintenance of these systems, potentially including new facilities in Barrow as the contract progresses, under below-threshold procurement regulations.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, especially those with expertise in ventilation and air-conditioning installation work. HLA Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully won the contract with a gross value of £145,532. The competitive open procurement process witnessed participation from six small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a niche market accessible even to smaller businesses capable of delivering high-quality services. This contract sets an example for similar organisations in need of reliable servicing and maintenance, underpinning ongoing infrastructure efficiency and sustainability. Businesses in this market sector have the opportunity to engage in similar tenders, particularly those aligning with sustainability and evolving campus infrastructure needs.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the provision of planned preventative maintenance and bi-annual servicing of the University's Air Conditioning & Air Handling Units and associated equipment, together with an Annual Service & Cleaning of the Domestic Extract Fans on the Campuses of: Brampton Road & Fusehill Street in Carlisle, plus our Ambleside & Lancaster Campuses. It is also possible that our new Campus in Barrow may be added into the Contract later in 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a 2 year extension may be available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083111-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | £121,276 |
| Contracts value | £121,276 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HLA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083111-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082855-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083111-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082855-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064897-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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