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title: "Replacement of Life Science Autoclaves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Replacement of Life Science Autoclaves

Buyer: QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6a9

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## Summary

Quadram Institute Bioscience has launched an open procedure for the replacement of three life science autoclaves, including one pass-through unit for a Class 3 suite and two units for Class 2 laboratories. The procurement process, which is currently in the awarding stage, seeks to identify a supplier capable of providing autoclaves that meet sophisticated sterilisation and decontamination specifications. The contract includes a five-year service agreement covering service visits, validation, calibration, and inspection. The total estimated contract value ranges from £360,000 to £380,000, with the submission deadline set for 3rd January 2025 and the contract anticipated to commence on 27th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of medical sterilisation equipment and related services to expand their market footprint. Companies with strong expertise in providing high-quality autoclaves, along with comprehensive maintenance and support services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate their ability to deliver within existing infrastructure constraints, uphold stringent building and safety regulations, and promote sustainability. This contract promises ongoing collaboration and recurring revenue over the five-year service period, making it an attractive proposition for growth-focused enterprises.

## Notice

Undertake replacement of three life science autoclaves with functional system meeting users specification. We also require five-year service contract that would include service visit, validation, calibration and inspection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to replace the three life science autoclaves currently in use including one pass through which serves CL3 suite and two other units serving CL2 laboratories. Our autoclaves are used daily to provide sterilisation and decontamination infection control management of operational and waste loads. They process liquid, porous, hard goods and loads including waste media (aligned to Hazard Group 3 minimum regulations). Volumes processed scale from 10 mls to 5 litres. The autoclaves must be capable of processing 36x20L of CL2 waste sacks plus 4x20L waste sacks of separate CL3 waste per 8h-working day. Note the full specification is included in the User Requirements Specification. The successful supplier will be required to specify utility infrastructure, provide drawings and confirm heat loads for new autoclaves. We will also require a five-year service contract. The autoclave will need to fit into the existing space in Autoclave Room and comply with all applicable building and safety regulations. The supplier must demonstrate that the design will be fit for purpose, promote sustainability and minimise energy and water consumption. The supplier must also provide evidence the project will be delivered to the highest standards including testing, and documents supplied must demonstrate the level of expertise, support and maintenance provided including reaction times to address potential issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007475-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUADRAM INSTITUTE BIOSCIENCE |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LTE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007475-2025
- 15 Nov 2024 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036946-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://nbicloud-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/hinkova_nbi_ac_uk/EizL38TzUjZNptsjWkRvTIMB6S3pjf5vUiQaBSpu_4B3jg
- https://nbicloud-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/hinkova_nbi_ac_uk/Emzyr5GNQLFPkNIepfsKInMB1Hap-m_LlNfwpkJ-kJtFFg
- https://www.quadram.ac.uk

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