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title: "Media Autoclave 2020"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028841"
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buyer: "MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
published: "2021-01-07"
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# Media Autoclave 2020

Buyer: MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028841

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## Summary

The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently undertaking an open procurement process for the 'Media Autoclave 2020' project, aimed at acquiring a replacement autoclave essential for the sterilisation of media and equipment. This project falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, with a total budget of £50,000. The tender period is set to end on 7th February 2021, with bid opening and the formal award period scheduled to commence on 8th February 2021. Delivery will be required at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control located in Potters Bar, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in autoclaves and sterilisation technologies. Companies with capabilities to meet the specific technical requirements, such as chamber capacity and programmable functionalities, would be especially well-suited to compete. The active nature of this procurement process allows businesses to leverage their expertise in high-quality laboratory solutions to secure a contract that not only enhances their portfolio but also strengthens their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

A replacement autoclave is required for sterilisation of media and equipment, the current machine (LTE Touchclave R) is old and not fit for purpose due to the time taken to complete each cycle and the capacity / shape of the chamber. Current Cycles required are as shown in the table below (the machine must have capacity for additional cycles to be added)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The new autoclave is required to have: * Chamber capacity of at least 200 litres * Overall dimensions, depth no larger than 1200mm (approx. dimensions to be ~1800mm high x 800 mm wide x 1200mm deep) * A removable shelf * Armoured ballast (product) probe * Cooling jacket or similar means of cooling items at the end of the cycle * Cooling cycle must take no longer than 60 minutes for any load * A paperless chart recording with the function of being connected via network cable (via CAT 7 data point) to Eurotherm Software * Linked to a paper printer as a back up to the paperless system * Programming must be open code (including autoclave cycles to allow them to be adjusted by competent staff) * Easily accessible to allow servicing and changing of components to comply with all relevant standards * All probes must be calibrated to UKAS standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000259-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000259-2021
- 7 Jan 2021 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000251-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

## Provenance

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