---
title: "Service contract agreement for all site autoclaves - servicing and validations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604d6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Service contract agreement for all site autoclaves - servicing and validations

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for servicing and validating all site autoclaves at The Pirbright Institute in Woking, United Kingdom, has been completed. This contract ensures critical scientific activities continue by maintaining autoclave functionality, necessary for safe waste disposal from containment areas. The awarded procurement, managed under a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold, was signed on 11th November 2025 and extends until 31st August 2026. The main industry categories involved are sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices, repair and maintenance services, and laboratory services.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory maintenance, particularly those focused on autoclave service and validation. Companies like ESTS (GB) Limited, with a focus on niche scientific and laboratory services, can benefit from engaging with organisations like The Pirbright Institute. The contract, valued at approximately £63,018.96, showcases the value available within public procurement for SMEs in the relevant sector to secure and expand their business offerings. By fostering relationships with sub-central government public authorities, such businesses can enhance their portfolios and leverage similar opportunities for growth.

## Notice

This work is required to enable science work throughout site to continue. Without a validated and serviced autoclave no waste can be disposed of from the containment areas which will prevent science work from continuing. Staff would be unable to use the machines out of validation as this would be a breach of license due to the system not being proven to sterilize and eradicate any virus within the waste load. To ensure continuity of critical services and avoid operational disruption, it is necessary to extend the contract with the existing supplier until 31/08/2026. This will give sufficient time for the Autoclave Service and Validation tender to resume as an above threshold procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,515 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002743-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://autoclave.uk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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