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Service contract agreement for all site autoclaves - servicing and validations

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for servicing and validating all site autoclaves at The Pirbright Institute in Woking, United Kingdom, has been completed. This contract ensures critical scientific activities continue by maintaining autoclave functionality, necessary for safe waste disposal from containment areas. The awarded procurement, managed under a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold, was signed on 11th November 2025 and extends until 31st August 2026. The main industry categories involved are sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices, repair and maintenance services, and laboratory services.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory maintenance, particularly those focused on autoclave service and validation. Companies like ESTS (GB) Limited, with a focus on niche scientific and laboratory services, can benefit from engaging with organisations like The Pirbright Institute. The contract, valued at approximately £63,018.96, showcases the value available within public procurement for SMEs in the relevant sector to secure and expand their business offerings. By fostering relationships with sub-central government public authorities, such businesses can enhance their portfolios and leverage similar opportunities for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service contract agreement for all site autoclaves - servicing and validations

Notice Description

This work is required to enable science work throughout site to continue. Without a validated and serviced autoclave no waste can be disposed of from the containment areas which will prevent science work from continuing. Staff would be unable to use the machines out of validation as this would be a breach of license due to the system not being proven to sterilize and eradicate any virus within the waste load. To ensure continuity of critical services and avoid operational disruption, it is necessary to extend the contract with the existing supplier until 31/08/2026. This will give sufficient time for the Autoclave Service and Validation tender to resume as an above threshold procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,515 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESTS (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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