---
title: "UKRI-5139 BMM Weston Autoclave Number 2 Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058373"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# UKRI-5139 BMM Weston Autoclave Number 2 Refurbishment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058373

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the refurbishment of a large autoclave sterilisation unit, titled "UKRI-5139 BMM Weston Autoclave Number 2 Refurbishment," was carried out by UK Research & Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services for autoclaves. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method below threshold, indicating a restricted competitive approach. The contract was awarded on the 7th of August 2025 to ESTS GB Ltd, an SME located in Daventry, UK, with the contract period spanning from the 11th of August to the 8th of September 2025. The legal basis for this procurement rested on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in professional maintenance and installation services of autoclave units. Such businesses, particularly those operating as SMEs within the UK, could benefit from engaging in similar tender opportunities. Companies skilled in providing technical services and holding a strong track record in equipment refurbishment, especially in the healthcare or scientific research sectors, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this industry. The limited competition method used implies that well-established firms with specific capabilities and a robust portfolio in this niche area would have a competitive edge.

## Notice

UKRI has awarded a contract for a professional autoclave maintainer and installer to refurbish one of its large autoclave sterilisation units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046951-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,950 |

## 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 | ESTS GB |

## 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

- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046951-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046951-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details 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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