Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-eccf-719e-9d06-d23b729f10e2/air-conditioning-service-maintenance pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance [Cardiff University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cardiff-university) Estimated value £8,837,500 Published 5 Oct 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 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 discretion. The estimated value includes planned and reactive maintenance services together with a provision for the emergency replacement of air conditioning systems where required. Actual expenditure may be lower and no minimum level of spend is guaranteed Read full description ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0780d1-2026-10-05T13:49:17+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0780d1-2026-10-05T13:49:17+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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