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title: "SLS Autoclave Replacements - AWARD"
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# SLS Autoclave Replacements - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17b7fb36-70f1-4c15-8cfb-374f1694b199

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## Summary

The University of Warwick recently completed a procurement process to replace six end-of-life steam-fed autoclaves with three new horizontal loading self-generating 700L autoclaves. The new autoclaves will be installed at the Gibbet Hill Preparation area and glasshouse C at Wellesbourne, West Midlands, with the contract awarded to VWR International Ltd. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 33191110 for autoclaves, followed an open procedure method. The contract, valued at £148,914, began on 13th December 2022 and is set to conclude on 13th October 2023.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in energy-efficient laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on autoclaves. Companies in the manufacturing and supply of high-tech laboratory goods stand to benefit significantly, as the project entails upgrading to more energy-efficient solutions. Large enterprises engaged in environmental sustainability and energy-saving technology in laboratory settings might find themselves well-suited to such projects, enhancing their portfolios and contributing to their business growth through collaboration with prestigious educational institutions like the University of Warwick.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase 3 Horizontal loading self-generating 700L Autoclaves, two for the Gibbet Hill Preparation area (M019) and one for glasshouse C at Wellesbourne. These are to replace 6 end of life steam fed autoclaves with more energy-efficient self-generating autoclaves In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb92808-6d0d-4e09-bf53-dd3edf5ee903 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2022 - 13 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,914 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 8UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb92808-6d0d-4e09-bf53-dd3edf5ee903
- 16 Jan 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb92808-6d0d-4e09-bf53-dd3edf5ee903

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb92808-6d0d-4e09-bf53-dd3edf5ee903
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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