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UKRI-6105 Double Door Steam Autoclave

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting bids for the provision of a Double Door Steam Autoclave through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The procurement falls under the goods category and is valued at approximately £500,000 to £600,000. Operating from Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI has outlined key timelines for this tender: the enquiry period closes on 14th September 2026, the tender period ends on 21st September 2026, and the award is anticipated by 30th September 2026. The successful contract will commence on 14th October 2026 and run until 13th July 2033, with an option for an additional autoclave purchase within three years. This open tender aligns with UK central government public authority regulations and involves a mandatory Security Gateway process for document access.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of medical or laboratory equipment, specifically autoclaves. Companies that excel in technical and quality delivery with competitive pricing could significantly benefit from securing this contract. Given the project's value and duration, both large-scale suppliers and smaller specialised firms with robust expertise in steam autoclave technology are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could considerably enhance market position, drive revenue growth, and establish a long-term partnership with a distinguished UK government research entity. Successful bidders must ensure rigorous compliance with the security and technical requirements laid out by UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6105 Double Door Steam Autoclave

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of a Double Door Steam Autoclave through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Access to the tender documentation is subject to completion of a Security Gateway process and only suppliers that successfully satisfy the Security Gateway requirements will be provided access to the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to purchase one additional autoclave unit within 3 years of the contract being signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073879-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 13 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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