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title: "UKRI-5619 Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-15"
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# UKRI-5619 Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670e8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Chiller and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems across STFC Estates. This central government procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services, was conducted using an open procedure and valued at approximately £860,000. The contract was awarded to SHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES LTD, covering the service region of the United Kingdom from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The process was active as of 15th July 2026, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical, electrical, and facilities management services, particularly those with expertise in heat-exchange systems, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The procurement, emphasising quality, presents a substantial growth avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance services. Companies that can offer efficient and effective solutions for the upkeep of cooling and ventilation systems are well-suited to such opportunities, aligning with UKRI's strategic requirements for maintaining robust, energy-efficient infrastructure across its estates.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to contract with a specialist supplier to complete all Chiller & Air Source Heat Pumo (ASHP) Maintenance, Remedials & Reactive, Projects & Associated Services across STFC Estates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by UKRI for a further 12 months, subject to the same terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066671-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | £860,000 |
| Awards value | £860,000 |
| Contracts value | £860,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIELD MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & FACILITIES SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066671-2026
- 2 Jul 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062245-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 08:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026038-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066671-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062245-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026038-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm00000AOOjNMAX&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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