---
title: "UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06781b"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06781b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted a procurement process under the title "UKRI-5977 Higgs ASHP & Chiller Project". This contract involved replacing a chiller for the Higgs Building at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh and fell under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 24 March 2026 and active from 25 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was limited competition, specifically below the threshold. The process is classified as procurement of goods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cooling and ventilation equipment industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment. GMA Air Conditioning Ltd, an SME located in Rosewell, United Kingdom, was awarded the contract, exemplifying the strong potential for growth and collaboration within this sector. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with niche expertise or specialised offerings in this area would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities initiated by public authorities.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide a replacement chiller for the Higgs Building at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029228-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,264 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GMA AIR CONDITIONING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029228-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029228-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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