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Vacuum Steam Autoclave System

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Vacuum Steam Autoclave System, which is crucial for the safe disposal of hazardous biological waste. This project falls under the decontamination equipment industry category and is located in Buxton, East Midlands. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 14th March 2016. The estimated contract value is £28,732.80, and the contract is set to commence on 15th March 2016 and end by 30th April 2016. The tender period concluded on 29th January 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in autoclave systems and decontamination equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can showcase innovative and reliable solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying sterilisation systems, as well as those providing associated maintenance services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The necessity for high-quality equipment that meets stringent safety regulations presents a valuable market for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vacuum Steam Autoclave System

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. HSL supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. HSL are inviting tenders for the supply of an autoclave steam sterilization system which will be used to process and ensure the safe disposal of hazardous biological waste. The new unit will replace our current autoclave which is over 10 years old and recently has been experiencing more frequent breakdowns. Most importantly the purchase is vital to ensure that biologically hazardous waste, generated both on site and from incidents, is steam treated in a safe and acceptable way. Steam sterilization remains the 'gold standard' for such treatment. HSL's Microbiology Team provides a range of analytical support and services to HSE and many external customers, which include the analysis and examination of potentially hazardous materials. Even the most routine of microbiological testing may produce material that is contaminated with biological agents and requires disposal by effective means. The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) stipulates that anything of a hazardous nature must be disposed of safely; ideally by steam sterilization facilities that are immediately available at the point the waste is generated. The Microbiology Team has a large Priorclave steam autoclave for disposing of such waste, but the system is over 10 years old and has become unreliable in recent months. In addition to the safe disposal of our own laboratory waste, the Microbiology team is regularly called upon to decontaminate many types of incident sample, for example, items that have been contaminated with biological residues. Although this decontamination work may be done away from our main lab, the waste is then sealed and safely returned to the lab, where it is usually steam sterilized prior to end disposal. In some cases, whole incident items may be treated in this way to render them safe for end disposal (providing they can be safely steam treated). As well as the operational and health and safety priorities that require effective steam sterilization there are also business drivers for having a reliable, large volume steam sterilizer for the disposal of laboratory waste. Further information relating to tender T26 15/16 Vacuum Steam Autoclave System Q&A Number 3 The exact dimensions of the bins are as follows; Height: 400mm Width: 300mm Length: 300mm As mentioned we would need to fit two of these size bins in the autoclave chamber comfortably so that steam is not obstructed entering the chamber and sterilisation of the load is not compromised. Additional information: Further information relating to tender T26 15/16 Vacuum Steam Autoclave System Q&A Number 2. - Our tender advised that we are looking for an Autoclave of around 350L. - However if bidders can demonstrate that their Autoclave can easily fit two steel bins each 400mm x 300mm x 300mm then this will also be acceptable. Contract start date is estimated subject to approval and award. HSL has applied broad estimates in the lowest and highest value fields in the 'Summary Information' section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26c2cd63-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4191bc3-980f-4eb3-99aa-f8558eed4c2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUXTON
Postcode
SK17 9JN
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
High Peak
Electoral Ward
Burbage
Westminster Constituency
High Peak

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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