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UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:06

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:33

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works", which involved the supply and installation of a replacement Process Automation Control System for an autoclave sterilisation unit. The direct award was made to Getinge Ltd, as they hold the intellectual property rights to the required PACS controller, ensuring technical compatibility with the existing unit. This project falls under the services category, specifically within repair and maintenance services, and was conducted in accordance with the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £169,950 exclusive of VAT (£203,940 inclusive of VAT), was signed on 15 August 2025, with the contract period extending from 18 to 29 August 2025. The location for the delivery is within the UKJ1 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech manufacturing and integration services, particularly those involved in automation and sterilisation technologies. Companies like Getinge Ltd, which possess proprietary technology and specific technical qualifications, are particularly well-suited to compete in such specialised procurement processes. For firms considering entry, the ability to supply unique, patent-protected technology can be a competitive differentiator and facilitate direct awards due to technical or intellectual property constraints. This exemplifies the potential for significant business development through the provision of unique service offerings tailored to the specific needs of public authorities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049795-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement Manager
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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