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28 Jul 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute has commenced a tender process for the design, build, installation, and operational qualification of a new Fumigation Lobby and dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU) within the ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. This procurement, identified by the title "ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU)", falls under the industry categories including construction work, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, ventilation ducting, fumigation services, and the supervision of building work. Notably located in Woking, United Kingdom, the procurement is at the tender stage as of 28th July 2026, with tender submissions closing on 15th September 2026 at 12:00 PM. The proposed value for this open competition, categorised legally under UKPGA 2023/54, is approximately GBP 151,666. Businesses can submit their proposals via an online electronic platform specified by The Pirbright Institute.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in ventilation systems and air handling units. Companies capable of managing comprehensive build and installation projects, including factory acceptance testing and operational qualification, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for managing subcontractors offers further opportunities within the supply chain, encouraging smaller enterprises to engage. The successful bidder will need to collaborate closely with The Pirbright Institute and leverage expertise in ISO standards and HAZOP analysis, which may also attract firms with consultancy services in ventilation and refurbishment. This project is ideal for businesses aiming to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-standard, technically complex solutions within a prestigious research institution.

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Notice Title

ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU)

Notice Description

This opportunity ("Contract") is for a single supplier to provide: 1. Design, Build, Installation and Operational Qualification of a new Fumigation Lobby and dedicated AHU for the ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. 2. Detailed Design including attendance to HAZOP study and allowance for updating Detailed Design in line with HAZOP Recommendations. 3. Build of the new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU at the supplier's factory which includes Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). 4. Delivery of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU to The Pirbright Institute. 5. Installation of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU into refurbish area of ISO11. (Please note that the area where the new equipment will be installed will be externalised from ISO11 and refurbished by others, who will also provide a CDM Construction Site for all works to take place. They will act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor). 6. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU whilst in the externalised area. 7. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU once it has been internalised back into ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. This will be the Operational Qualification. 8. Management of all subcontractors employed by the supplier to complete these works. 9. On completion, an O&M is to be submitted which provides details of works from design to completion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071202-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

45000000 - Construction work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

71247000 - Supervision of building work

71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

90924000 - Fumigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£151,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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