(NU1748 Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning/Comfort Cooling Plant)

This appointment is for Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning/Comfort Cooling Plant and Refrigeration plant within University properties to ensure compliance with all relevant guidance, legislation and University Policy and Procedures. This includes the requirement to provide a 24 hour, 365 days per year helpdesk.

The University wishes to appoint a suitable contractor to provide the Maintenance and Repair of Air Conditioning/Comfort Cooling Plant and Refrigeration plant within its properties to ensure compliance with all relevant guidance, legislation and University Policy and Procedures. This includes the requirement to provide a 24 hour, 365 days per year helpdesk.

During the Contract Term, the Contractor shall:

Carry out the required number of PPM visits per year in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and/or the applicable SFG20 guidelines (see schedule 1) and taking into account industry best practice.

Ensure that each PPM visit shall be attended by a qualified service engineer who is trained and assessed as competent to work with the equipment.

Carry out work during normal working hours at times agreed with the Estates and facilities Contact. If work is required to be undertaken out with these hours this shall only be permitted with the prior authorisation of the Site Estate Contact.

It is anticipated that following appointment, the successful contractor will undertake the defined validation of the Air Conditioning/Comfort Cooling Plant, Refrigeration plant and equipment.