Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
UK
Contact person: Matthew Gardner
E-mail: matthew.gardner@mbht.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Repairs to air conditioning and ventilation
Reference number: C483117
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45331000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
47 500.44
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD44
Main site or place of performance:
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The James Mercer Group Ltd
16 Clock Tower Park, Longmoor Lane Liverpool
Liverpool
L10 1LD
UK
Telephone: +44 7912781428
NUTS: UKD1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 47 500.44
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Level 3, Christ Church Precinct, County Hall, Fishergate Hill,
Preston
PR1 8XB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/10/2026