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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services RFI

Ulster University · Education

In brief

Ulster University has announced plans to buy construction and building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £485,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 10 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Supplier to deliver a fully comprehensive, all-inclusive service for the maintenance, servicing and repair of all the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems and associated equipment. The Supplier shall carry out all repairs necessary as a result of both the planned maintenance servicing, break downs / call-outs of all equipment forming part of the refrigeration and air conditioning systems to maintain a fully functional system at all times on an all-inclusive basis on all campuses (i.e. at no extra cost to the University), except for vandalism, accidental damage or misuse. The Supplier will also maintain the University’s F Gas register. During the term of the Contract the Supplier will provide the University with the inspection, testing and repair of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems in accordance with British standards and Manufacturers Maintenance recommendations.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 090757-2026

About the buyer

Ulster UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

25

Awards

12

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From notice 090757-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.