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UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

22 Oct 2026 at 15:02

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

19 Aug 2025 at 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Aug 2025 at 15:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Aug 2025 at 14:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation procured replacement controls for one autoclave sterilisation unit: supply and installation of a Process Automation Control System (PACS), including the controller upgrade and commissioning. The work concerned the autoclave’s control system, rather than the supply of a new sterilisation unit. The buying organisation was UK Research & Innovation. Delivery was in the United Kingdom; the procurement data identifies no more specific place. The work sits within equipment maintenance and repair services, focused on autoclave controls.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Getinge Ltd through a direct award. UKRI’s stated reason was that Getinge owns the PACS controller intellectual property and was the only supplier able to supply and commission hardware compatible with the existing autoclave. The award date was 31 July 2025. The award value was £169,950 excluding VAT (£203,940 including VAT). The contract was signed on 15 August 2025, with a stated period from 18 to 29 August 2025. The contract is recorded as terminated, with the termination classification indicating completion; implementation ended on 3 July 2026 and the final recorded value was £169,950 excluding VAT (£203,940 including VAT). The procurement comprised one lot.

For suppliers assessing similar UKRI requirements, this award shows that compatibility with the existing autoclave and the ability to supply and commission its PACS controller were decisive. UKRI relied on the incumbent equipment provider’s intellectual property and the technical fit of its controller, so a credible competitor would need demonstrable rights or authorisation to provide the control hardware, as well as engineering capability to install and commission it on the installed autoclave. General controls expertise alone may not address the stated compatibility constraint. The requirement was a focused upgrade to one sterilisation unit, not a broad plant replacement. Suppliers with relevant autoclave-specific technical knowledge and a clear route to demonstrate compatibility would be best placed to meet a comparable need from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of replacement Process Automation Control System (PACS) for one autoclave sterilisation unit.

Procurement Information

Getinge hold the intellectual property rights to the PACS controller and are positioned as the only supplier capable of supplying and commissioning this piece of hardware into their autoclave. No other control system is technically compatible with our existing autoclave unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£169,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Getinge Limited

Further Information

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