Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance for Air Compressors at The Pirbright Institute
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTEEstimated Value
Up to £141,746
Deadline
6 May 2026
Published
31 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Key points
- Two service visits per compressor per annum (one minor and one major service unless otherwise specified)
- Servicing in full compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements
- Service dates agreed in advance between The Pirbright Institute Maintenance Scheduler and the Contractor’s nominated point of contact
- Alignment of service delivery with the Institute’s planned building shutdown schedules, recognising that servicing may need to be phased rather than delivered in a single continuous visit
- Assurance that compressed air supply remains operational at all times during servicing, achieved through the appropriate management of secondary/backup compressors and receivers
- Provision of a dedicated engineer (or core engineering team), with a commitment to obtaining the necessary site security clearance to permit independent and unescorted working where authorised
- Engineers suitably qualified and competent to sign off maintenance documentation before and after servicing, breakdown attendance, or additional works
- Proactive notification to the Client where any of the following require repair or replacement: air ends, compressor auto drains, flexible pipework
- Replacement of consumables within the defined service scope
- Inspection of associated dryers, filtration systems, pipework, receivers, and safety devices
- Digital service reporting provided at the point of service, detailing works undertaken, findings, recommendations, and asset condition
- Emergency call-out provision with a target four-hour response time for critical assets Manufacturers in Scope The estate includes equipment manufactured by:
- Atlas Copco
- CompAir
- Hydrovane
- Busch Vacuum Solutions
- Beko Technologies
- HPC
- Hi-Line
- JORC 1.8 Compliance Requirements The Contractor must ensure compliance with:
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 The Contractor shall:
- Provide RAMS for each visit
- Maintain appropriate insurances
- Ensure engineer competence and certification
- Operate within site security protocols including accessing contained areas.
Regulations cited
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
- Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Health Regulations 2002
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Award Details
Gardner Denver Ltd ta PSI ACB
£141,746
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THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTEKey Dates
Published
31 July 2026
Submission deadline
6 May 2026
Notice type
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