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UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Jan 2026 at 12:07

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:54

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the UKRI-5588 tender titled "PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves." This process, occurring in Swindon, Wiltshire, is focused on the supply and installation of a replacement Process Automation Control System for two autoclave sterilisation units. The procurement follows a direct award method due to intellectual property rights held by Getinge Ltd, the only supplier capable of providing the necessary compatible hardware. This contract was signed on 7th January 2026, with an active award status, and is set to be completed by 31st March 2026. The industry category involved is primarily repair and maintenance services related to autoclaves.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services and equipment supply within the healthcare and research sectors. Given the technical specificity and exclusivity of compatible systems, larger companies with existing expertise in such control systems would find this procurement advantageous. The focus on upgrading essential research infrastructure reflects continued demand for specialised technical solutions, offering potential long-term business partnerships and reputation building for companies adept in this niche market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves

Notice Description

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

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 autoclaves. No other control system is technically compatible with our existing autoclave units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003070-2026
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
£365,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£365,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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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