---
title: "UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b76"
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# UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b76

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5116 Autoclave Control Upgrade Works", which involved the supply and installation of a replacement Process Automation Control System for an autoclave sterilisation unit. The direct award was made to Getinge Ltd, as they hold the intellectual property rights to the required PACS controller, ensuring technical compatibility with the existing unit. This project falls under the services category, specifically within repair and maintenance services, and was conducted in accordance with the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £169,950 exclusive of VAT (£203,940 inclusive of VAT), was signed on 15 August 2025, with the contract period extending from 18 to 29 August 2025. The location for the delivery is within the UKJ1 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech manufacturing and integration services, particularly those involved in automation and sterilisation technologies. Companies like Getinge Ltd, which possess proprietary technology and specific technical qualifications, are particularly well-suited to compete in such specialised procurement processes. For firms considering entry, the ability to supply unique, patent-protected technology can be a competitive differentiator and facilitate direct awards due to technical or intellectual property constraints. This exemplifies the potential for significant business development through the provision of unique service offerings tailored to the specific needs of public authorities.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of replacement Process Automation Control System (PACS) for one autoclave sterilisation unit.

### Procurement Information

Getinge hold the intellectual property rights to the PACS controller and are positioned as the only supplier capable of supplying and commissioning this piece of hardware into their autoclave. No other control system is technically compatible with our existing autoclave unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049795-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,950 |
| Contracts value | £169,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GETINGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049795-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045720-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049795-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045720-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045283-2025
  1st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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