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UKRI-6261 Self-Steam Generating Autoclave

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Aug 2026 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a self-steam-generating autoclave, classified as autoclave equipment (CPV 33191110). The requirement covers the complete supply of one unit, including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning and a one-year warranty. This is a goods contract for use in the United Kingdom. The buyer is UKRI, a central government public authority. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide an integrated equipment solution rather than only individual components or standalone installation services. The requirement is suited to manufacturers and specialist equipment providers able to take responsibility for the autoclave from design through to operational commissioning and warranty support.

The process has reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission allowed in English. Enquiries had to be submitted by 21 September 2026 at 17:00, and offers by 28 September 2026 at 17:00. The planned award decision date is 2 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is 19 October 2026 to 31 March 2028. The estimated value is £375,000 excluding VAT, or £450,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on technical and quality considerations weighted at 60%, and price weighted at 40%. UKRI may purchase up to two additional autoclave units within three years of signing the contract.

This opportunity suits businesses with proven capability in designing and manufacturing self-steam-generating autoclaves, and in managing the associated logistics, installation and commissioning. The successful supplier will need to deliver a complete, functioning unit and provide warranty support for one year, so relevant technical expertise, engineering resources and after-sales service capability will be important. Suppliers should have sufficient operational capacity to coordinate manufacture, delivery and site installation, and to respond to commissioning or warranty requirements. Specialist autoclave manufacturers, laboratory or scientific equipment suppliers, and established integrators with suitable subcontracting or service arrangements are likely to be well placed to compete. The possible future purchase of further units may favour suppliers able to support repeat orders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6261 Self-Steam Generating Autoclave

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract 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/082372-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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

Further Information

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