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title: "PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d74"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d74

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## Summary

Torbay Council, operating from Torquay, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for replacing the main chiller plant at Brixham Harbour due to equipment failure. The contract, titled "PLA25215 Main Chiller Replacement," falls under the industry category of works concerning industrial machinery and refrigeration equipment installation. This direct procurement process, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature, concluded with the successful award on 24th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th February to 29th May 2026. The procurement stage involved the award and contract with key dates marking the completion of the tender.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in industrial machinery and refrigeration installation. The contract was awarded to SPX Refrigeration and Engineering Services, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in South Brent, United Kingdom, reflecting potential opportunities for SMEs in the private utility sector to expand their services and client base through similar tenders. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses with tailored solutions for specific needs can successfully bid for such contracts, particularly those demonstrating expertise in rapid and effective equipment replacement solutions. Such tenders provide a platform for businesses to showcase their competency in delivering critical services efficiently in the utility sector.

## Notice

Replacement of main chiller plant at Brixham Harbour due to failure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017536-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPX REFRIGERATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017536-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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