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title: "Site Autoclave Service and Validation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b887"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
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# Site Autoclave Service and Validation

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b887

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute is conducting an open procurement process titled "Site Autoclave Service and Validation" to secure a qualified contractor for comprehensive servicing and validation of all autoclaves at its research facilities located in Woking, United Kingdom. This tender, under the public undertaking industry category, will address the servicing needs, including regular maintenance, validation cycles, and the potential inclusion of a new autoclave at the Brooksby facility. The tender process began on 18 June 2026 and is currently at the tender stage with an end date for tender submissions set for 17 July 2026. The anticipated contract period is from 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2029, with optional extensions available, totalling potentially four years. Inquiries related to the tender can be made until 3 July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sterilisation, disinfection, hygiene devices, repair and maintenance services, and laboratory services. The contract offers a substantial value of £255,000 and includes further value for businesses through possible additional work like emergency call-outs and responsive maintenance services. Companies experienced in maintaining autoclaves in highly regulated environments and those with robust plans for managing contracts, addressing business continuity, and adhering to environmental regulations are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows businesses of all sizes to participate, providing a transparent platform for growth in the public services sector.

## Notice

The Pirbright Institute is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive servicing and validation for all autoclaves across its research facilities. This includes: * Regular planned servicing and maintenance of 14 existing autoclaves. Please note there is the possibility of an additional autoclave being included in the contract but this has not been confirmed. The ITT and Schedule 6 - Pricing Schedule include this Autoclave as an option. * Validation cycles as required by licensing and biosecurity standards. * Inclusion of a new autoclave installed in the Brooksby facility. * Provision of emergency call-out and reactive maintenance services with defined response times.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2no x optional one year extensions i.e. meaning a possible 2+1+1=4 yr

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057794-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-17 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | £255,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 18:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057794-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057794-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
  All documents can be found on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/HomeAllsubmissionsmustbemadeviathelinkprovidedabove.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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