---
title: "UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fae2"
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published: "2026-01-14"
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# UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fae2

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the UKRI-5588 tender titled "PACS Control System Upgrade of Autoclaves." This process, occurring in Swindon, Wiltshire, is focused on the supply and installation of a replacement Process Automation Control System for two autoclave sterilisation units. The procurement follows a direct award method due to intellectual property rights held by Getinge Ltd, the only supplier capable of providing the necessary compatible hardware. This contract was signed on 7th January 2026, with an active award status, and is set to be completed by 31st March 2026. The industry category involved is primarily repair and maintenance services related to autoclaves.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services and equipment supply within the healthcare and research sectors. Given the technical specificity and exclusivity of compatible systems, larger companies with existing expertise in such control systems would find this procurement advantageous. The focus on upgrading essential research infrastructure reflects continued demand for specialised technical solutions, offering potential long-term business partnerships and reputation building for companies adept in this niche market.

## Notice

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

### 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 autoclaves. No other control system is technically compatible with our existing autoclave units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003070-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,900 |
| Contracts value | £365,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003070-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085132-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085125-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003070-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085132-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085125-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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