AwardedAwarded 18 September 2025
UKRI-4971 Compressed Air and Nitrogen Generator Systems
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded this contract to Activ-Air Automation Ltd on 18 September 2025.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Activ-Air Automation Ltd (SME) | £1,580,000 | 17 October 2025 to 16 October 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 060670-2025
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From notice 060670-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.