Official UK procurement notice
Repairs to air conditioning and ventilation
Authority: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe works include replacement air conditioning equipment, pressure testing and leak repairs, replacement fan motors and blades, condensate pump replacements, system diagnostics, deep cleaning, and associated repairs to restore performance of critical environmental control systems serving clinical and support areas including Pharmacy, Pathology, Radiology, Ultrasound, Blood Sciences and other departments.
CPV: Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The objectives of the project are to:Awarded
The objectives of the project are to:<br/>Restore reliable operation of air conditioning systems serving clinical and support areas.<br/>Address identified equipment failures, defects and maintenance issues.<br/>Maintain appropriate environmental conditions to support patient care, staff wellbeing and service delivery.<br/>Reduce the risk of unplanned equipment breakdowns and service disruption.<br/>Ensure works are undertaken by a suitably qualified contractor experienced in healthcare ventilation and air conditioning systems.<br/>The scope includes supply and installation of new air conditioning equipment, repairs, diagnostics, pressure testing, leak detection, component replacement and associated commissioning as identified during maintenance inspections and condition assessments.<br/><br/>This procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust’s governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a compliant approach with the framework terms.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Oct 2026, 14:38 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Oct 2026, 14:38 BST
- Authority reference
C483117- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-097077- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787b5Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This procurement represents a direct award under the NHS SBS Framework: SBS10166 – Hard Facilities Management 2 (HFM2), and has been completed in full accordance with the framework’s specified criteria.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JAMES MERCER GROUP LIMITEDSME | £47,500 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 097077-2026-1 · THE JAMES MERCER GROUP LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 9 Oct 2026
- Value
- £47,500
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- The James Mercer Group LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.