Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbe-fbfd-7044-bda0-61b0ef4279a6/servicing-and-maintenance-of-air-handling-systems awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Servicing and Maintenance of Air Handling Systems [The University of Chichester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-chichester) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 18 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Chichester has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance and servicing of our Air Handling systems. The University is located on two sites in West Sussex, one being the Bognor Regis Campus in Upper Road, Bognor Regis and other at the Bishop Otter Campus in College Lane, Chichester, plus Stockbridge E, Stockbridge Road, Chichester and other 'Managed' properties. It should be noted that the University operates a non-smoking policy. ### Current Air Handling Systems Service Operations The contract will operate for 52 weeks a year. Contractors are required to submit a detailed programme and schedule for all periodic servicing of Air Handling Systems before the start of the contract year, to be agreed with the University. ### Access Arrangements Air Handling Systems Services normally take place between Monday and Friday after 0900 hours and before 1800 hours in all residential and communal areas. Arrangements for alterations to these times will be made by agreement with the Supervising Officer before commencing operations. Entry to any building or student room is by appointment only, arranged by the Estate Management Department. The contractor is required to give the University's Estate Management Department 48 hours' notice minimum of its intention to carry out a service visit. Full asset lists are available for each campus and are provided in Appendix 3 and 4. A full specification of works is available in Appendix 2. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. 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