Tender

Autoclave Service and Validation Contract

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Dec 2025 at 11:41

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute recently engaged in a procurement process titled "Autoclave Service and Validation Contract," located in Woking, United Kingdom. This procurement process was categorized under the services sector, specifically dealing with autoclaves and associated maintenance. The tender was initially active with a planned submission deadline on 15 July 2025. However, the process reached the tender cancellation stage on 22 December 2025. The procurement method employed was open competition, part of a below-threshold framework agreement, intended to engage a single participant without reopening competition.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment maintenance and sterilisation services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a notable research institution like The Pirbright Institute. Entrepreneurs in the field of repair and maintenance of sterilisation devices would have found this contract particularly beneficial for growth due to its requirement for regular servicing and emergency call-out services. Despite this cancellation, interested companies should anticipate a new opportunity as the contract will be retendered with possible adjustments to scope and budget, inviting SMEs and VCSEs to participate from the reserved geographic locations detailed in the original notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autoclave Service and Validation Contract

Notice Description

The Pirbright Institute is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive servicing and validation for all autoclaves across its research facilities. This includes: * Regular planned servicing and maintenance of 14 existing autoclaves. * Validation cycles as required by licensing and biosecurity standards. * Inclusion of a new autoclave installed in the Brooksby facility. * Provision of emergency call-out and reactive maintenance services with defined response times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085331-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

33191110 - Autoclaves

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Alina Ungureanu
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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