Cardiff University is undertaking early market engagement to inform the development of
its upcoming procurement for the upcoming procurement for securing a supplier to deliver planned, reactive and remedial air-conditioning (AC) maintenance services across Cardiff University's estate. The proposed contract will cover approximately 2,500 AC and cooling assets. Many of these assets support critical teaching, research and operational activities, including Home Office regulated facilities, clean rooms, specialist laboratories and MRI scanners. Effective maintenance will help ensure statutory compliance, support research continuity, protect high-value equipment and infrastructure, maximise asset life, and minimise the environmental impact associated with refrigerant F-gas leaks.
The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Understand the market's capacity and capability to deliver air-conditioning and cooling maintenance services across a large and complex estate.
• Obtain feedback on the proposed contract structure, specification and service delivery requirements.
• Assess supplier expertise in maintaining specialist and critical cooling infrastructure, including large chiller installations.
• Seek feedback on performance management arrangements, including KPIs and Service Level Agreements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability improvements and value for money.
• Ensure the procurement approach reflects current market conditions and encourages effective competition.
This stage does not formally commence a procurement process. Participation in this Pre market engagement is voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent tender process.
Please note: The estimated maximum value of the contract is £8,837,500 excluding VAT (£10,605,000 including VAT) over the full potential contract term of seven (7) years, comprising an initial term of three (3) years with options to extend for up to a further four (4) years at the University's d
CPV codes
50712000 Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
About the buyer
Cardiff University has published 38 tender notices since 7 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £45.8m. 4 of them are currently open.
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership are looking for a suitably qualified supplier to carry out the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Servicing and Calibration of Centrifuges on behalf of the following Health Boards/Trusts:
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Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
The works comprises the replacement of the existing lift at the site named. The works
includes the dismantling, removal from site and disposal of the existing lift equipment and the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and setting to work of the single lift.
The works comprises the replacement of the existing lift at the site named. The works
includes the dismantling, removal from site and disposal of the existing lift equipment and the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and setting to work of the single lift.
This ITT has been issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by the Velindre NHS Trust) “NWSSP” on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB who shall enter into the Agreement.
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Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Deadline
Closes 12 Oct 2026
Value
£391k
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