Procurement of Rack Washer for Constrained Laboratory Environment - Preliminary Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a cage and rack washer for its Biomedical Research Facility in Falmer, Brighton. This initiative stems from the need to negotiate specific structural constraints, notably the 100mm maximum pit depth at the facility. The procurement, estimated at approximately £425,000 excl. VAT, entails the supply, installation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment under CPV codes 38434540 and 42920000. Suppliers are invited to engage in a preliminary market exploration, voluntarily submitting information on their capabilities before the response deadline of 10th July 2025. This process aims to inform the university's strategy and assess the viability of a competitive tender or potentially a direct award.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in biomedical equipment, industrial cleaning machinery, and similar environments facing spatial constraints. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically identified as suitable to participate. Businesses with expertise in designing equipment for restricted lab spaces or those experienced in innovative modifications to adapt to unique structural challenges are well-positioned to respond. Given the complexity introduced by the architectural limitations, suppliers offering tailored solutions and those with previous experience in installations constrained by pit depth are particularly encouraged to explore this engagement.

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Procurement of Rack Washer for Constrained Laboratory Environment - Preliminary Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

26th June 2025 08:51:11 AM

Planning Deadline

10th July 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The University of Sussex is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the availability of equipment solutions that can meet a specific set of technical and structural constraints within our Biomedical Research Facility. We are particularly interested in cage and rack washers capable of operating within a 100mm maximum pit depth, due to the presence of significant structural constraints that preclude deeper pit depths and structural alterations. This notice is issued to: • Seek information from suppliers about their capability to meet these requirements. • Understand any technical or commercial developments in the market that may affect the procurement approach. • Assess whether a competitive process remains viable or whether the technical constraints may lead to a compliant direct award.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0553e2

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

FinanceServiceDesk@sussex.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sussex House

Falmer, Brighton

BN1 9RH

United Kingdom

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Procurement of Rack Washer for Constrained Laboratory Environment - Preliminary Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE

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