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Replacement of Life Science Autoclaves

QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE

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Award

28 Feb 2025 at 09:34

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Quadram Institute Bioscience has launched an open procedure for the replacement of three life science autoclaves, including one pass-through unit for a Class 3 suite and two units for Class 2 laboratories. The procurement process, which is currently in the awarding stage, seeks to identify a supplier capable of providing autoclaves that meet sophisticated sterilisation and decontamination specifications. The contract includes a five-year service agreement covering service visits, validation, calibration, and inspection. The total estimated contract value ranges from £360,000 to £380,000, with the submission deadline set for 3rd January 2025 and the contract anticipated to commence on 27th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of medical sterilisation equipment and related services to expand their market footprint. Companies with strong expertise in providing high-quality autoclaves, along with comprehensive maintenance and support services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate their ability to deliver within existing infrastructure constraints, uphold stringent building and safety regulations, and promote sustainability. This contract promises ongoing collaboration and recurring revenue over the five-year service period, making it an attractive proposition for growth-focused enterprises.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Life Science Autoclaves

Notice Description

Undertake replacement of three life science autoclaves with functional system meeting users specification. We also require five-year service contract that would include service visit, validation, calibration and inspection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to replace the three life science autoclaves currently in use including one pass through which serves CL3 suite and two other units serving CL2 laboratories. Our autoclaves are used daily to provide sterilisation and decontamination infection control management of operational and waste loads. They process liquid, porous, hard goods and loads including waste media (aligned to Hazard Group 3 minimum regulations). Volumes processed scale from 10 mls to 5 litres. The autoclaves must be capable of processing 36x20L of CL2 waste sacks plus 4x20L waste sacks of separate CL3 waste per 8h-working day. Note the full specification is included in the User Requirements Specification. The successful supplier will be required to specify utility infrastructure, provide drawings and confirm heat loads for new autoclaves. We will also require a five-year service contract. The autoclave will need to fit into the existing space in Autoclave Room and comply with all applicable building and safety regulations. The supplier must demonstrate that the design will be fit for purpose, promote sustainability and minimise energy and water consumption. The supplier must also provide evidence the project will be delivered to the highest standards including testing, and documents supplied must demonstrate the level of expertise, support and maintenance provided including reaction times to address potential issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007475-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE
Contact Name
Sally
Contact Email
sally.payne@nbi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603450254

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LTE SCIENTIFIC

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