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Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute

The contract covers bi-annual servicing of compressed air systems from various manufacturers including Atlas Copco and CompAir. Work involves managing secondary backup systems to ensure continuous operation during maintenance, alignment with building shutdown schedules, and providing a four-hour emergency response for critical assets. The scope includes inspection of dryers, pipework, and safety devices, alongside digital reporting and the requirement for engineers to obtain site security clearance for unescorted access.

Awarded value
£142k
As published
Published
24 March 2026
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 July 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of planned preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for industrial compressed air systems and associated filtration equipment.

  • Provide two service visits per compressor per annum, comprising one minor and one major service unless otherwise specified
  • Service compressors in full compliance with original equipment manufacturer requirements
  • Align service delivery with planned building shutdown schedules, including phased servicing where required
  • Proactively notify the Client where air ends, compressor auto drains or flexible pipework require repair or replacement
  • Replace consumables within the defined service scope
  • Inspect associated dryers, filtration systems, pipework, receivers and safety devices
  • Ensure compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
  • Provide RAMS for each visit and ensure engineer competence and certification

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
48 months
Contract dates
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
42120000, 42123000, 42123400, 42124300

Services in this contract

  • Compressed air systemsMain service£52k typicalPlanned preventative maintenance of air compressors with dryers and receivers

Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Gardner Denver Ltd ta PSI ACB
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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The Pirbright Institute

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Gardner Denver Ltd ta PSI ACB

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/356153/provision-of-planned-preventative-maintenance-for-air-compressors-at-the-pirbrig
Buyer reference
EMS/AIRCOMP/2026
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672fb
Last checked
4 November 2026

The Pirbright Institute. Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute. Contract award, 24 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/356153/provision-of-planned-preventative-maintenance-for-air-compressors-at-the-pirbrig (accessed 4 November 2026).