---
title: "Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a68a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a68a

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the "Service Contract Renewal for Autoclaves and Water Systems." This public authority, categorised under sub-central government, has its main office situated in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a direct method, classified below the threshold without competition, resulting in an award pending status for Avidity Science Limited. This service contract, valued at £43,122.35 gross, is scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2028, covering an initial term of one year out of a three-year potential total.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the suitability criteria. The procurement focuses on vital maintenance and renewal services for autoclave and water systems, essential processes that require specialised suppliers. Given the procurement method and existing contractual relationship, SMEs with an established track record in laboratory services are well-positioned to seek similar opportunities with other public sector entities in the future. This procurement underlines the importance of building strategic partnerships with educational institutions for sustained business growth in niche service areas.

## Notice

Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems, Start date 1/9/25. End date 31/8/26 year 1 of 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061625-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,935 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIDITY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061625-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061625-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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