Scope
Reference
C0330
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Fabilites Council (STFC), wishes to
establish a contract for the provision of Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers and Associated
Services.
The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is:
a. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX
b. STFC Chilbolton Observatory, Drove Road, Chilbolton, SO20 6BJ
c. The Cosener's House, 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD
The estimated value of the opportunity is £1,580,000.00 excluding VAT across a potential 4 year term, broken down
approximately as follows:
Planned Preventative Maintenance: £185,000.00 per year
Reactive and Remedial Works: up to £200,000.00 per year
Estimate of new assets in new buildings/assets through contract term in new areas: £10,000.00 per year.
Total spend: £395,000.00 per year
The maximum amount UKRI will accept for PPM is £220,000.00 per year. Any bids that exceed this will be deemed as
non-compliant.
Contract 1. UKRI-4971 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,580,000 excluding VAT
- £1,896,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 September 2025
Contract dates
- 17 October 2025 to 16 October 2028
- Possible extension to 16 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract duration shall be for a period of 3 years with option to extend on an annual
basis for a further 1 year (3+1) from commencement of the Contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Service delivery | 1 months |
| Contractual obligations (quotes, document management, cost) | 1 months |
| Site Familiarisation | 1 months |
| Health and Safety | 1 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Activ-Air Automation Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-8479-ZTBD
Belmont House, 9 Kimpton Road
Sutton
SM3 9TE
United Kingdom
Email: info@activ-air.co.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. UKRI-4971 Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generators, Carbon Towers services
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government