---
title: "UWBS AC Failure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b421"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# UWBS AC Failure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b421

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Winchester, a sub-central government public authority, involved the urgent replacement of a failed air conditioning system in the server room, which is critical for maintaining IT infrastructure operations. The project, titled "UWBS AC Failure," falls under the goods category and is located in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Forth Engineering (Cumbria) Limited. The award date was 12th June 2026, and the contract is active from 15th June 2026 to 15th July 2026, with a total value of £47,316.

This contract provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in air conditioning installations, particularly those capable of rapid deployment and integration into existing infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and building services sectors would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The ability to handle urgent and critical replacement tasks would position these businesses favourably for similar future projects within public sector bodies.

## Notice

Due to the unforeseen failure of the existing air conditioning system serving the server room, immediate replacement is required to maintain operational continuity and protect critical IT infrastructure. The server room houses essential equipment that is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations; without effective cooling, there is a significant risk of overheating, system outages, data loss, and potential damage to hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055727-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,316 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055727-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055727-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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