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UKRI-6261 Self-Steam Generating Autoclave

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2026 at 15:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2026 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has procured a self-steam-generating autoclave for delivery to the United Kingdom. The supply covers design, manufacture, delivery and installation, as well as commissioning and a one-year warranty. This is a goods contract for specialist laboratory sterilisation equipment, intended for UKRI’s research operations. The award is for one autoclave, with the possibility of additional units addressed separately under the contract options.

The procurement has been awarded to Sychem Ltd following an open procedure. The award is recorded as pending, with an award date of 19 October 2026. Its value is £309,812.89 excluding VAT (£371,775.47 including VAT). The contract period runs from 9 November 2026 to 31 March 2028. The evaluation weighted technical and quality considerations at 60% and price at 40%. Four bids reached the final stage. The contract includes options for additional water- and energy-saving features and for purchasing up to two identical autoclaves within three years of signing.

For suppliers considering this buyer’s future autoclave requirements, the award indicates demand for a complete equipment package rather than supply alone: design, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning and warranty support all formed part of the requirement. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate technical quality, reliable delivery and installation capability, and the ability to commission specialist laboratory equipment and provide after-sales cover. Technical and quality performance carried greater evaluation weight than price, so evidence of equipment suitability and dependable implementation would matter alongside competitive pricing. The awarded supplier is an SME, and four bids reached the final stage, showing that this requirement attracted competition from multiple providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6261 Self-Steam Generating Autoclave

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier for the provision of a Self-Steam Generating Autoclave to include design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and a one year warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to purchase up to two additional autoclave units within 3 years of the contract being signed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eefb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099139-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33191110 - Autoclaves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£309,812 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sychem Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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