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title: "(NU/1664) The Supply and Installation of Autoclaves"
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# (NU/1664) The Supply and Installation of Autoclaves

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-974f84a8-91d9-42fc-9790-a716acae4a5a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Newcastle University involves the supply and installation of two square section autoclaves, with an option to purchase an additional unit within a year. This tender, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a total contract value of £121,745 and is part of the goods procurement category. The contract period commenced on 5th August 2021 and will conclude on 4th August 2023. Although the tender period has ended, the award for the contract was published on 12th August 2021, marking its current completion stage and reinforcing its importance in providing sterilisation services to the university's research community located in Newcastle, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory apparatus or installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the project fits well within the capabilities of those experienced in delivering reliable, high-frequency use equipment. Companies that supply similar equipment or offer related operational services are well-suited to compete, thereby fostering potential growth and expansion within this competitive market space.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of 2 square section autoclaves to be fed from piped steam supply, to replace an existing aging facility currently operating in the faculty. The facility operates a central service offering sterilisation services to the research community within the building. The proposed autoclaves must be reliable and designed to work in shared facility where they we will be used several times a day, over 5 days a week for 45 weeks of the year. Suppliers should provide an option to purchase a further autoclave which may be taken up within a year of purchase of the other 2 autoclaves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffdcae1-2d26-4776-bace-83d044b24d33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 4 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,745 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MMM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffdcae1-2d26-4776-bace-83d044b24d33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffdcae1-2d26-4776-bace-83d044b24d33
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=751a310d-8ead-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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