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title: "LARIF Autoclave"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581330"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# LARIF Autoclave

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581330

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking a specialist Equipment Supplier for the provision, installation, and technical services for a new autoclave at the Large Animal Research Facility (LARIF) located at Easter Bush, Midlothian. This tender, titled "LARIF Autoclave", was initiated under the open procurement method, and the tender period concluded on 6th June 2019, with an award date of 2nd September 2019. The total contract value is £59,872, covering significant components for the facility that supports large animal research, reflecting the focus on the education industry.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for companies within the scientific equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in autoclaves and sterilisation technology. Businesses that showcase their experience in delivering similar contracts and demonstrate compliance with strict technical and financial requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can meet the outlined selection criteria, including previous project experience and financial stability, will be particularly suited for this procurement as they can contribute effectively to advancing the functionalities of the LARIF.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a specialist Equipment Supplier for the supply, installation and technical services relating to a new autoclave, to be located in the Large Animal Research Facility (LARIF) at Easter Bush.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The construction of the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) at Easter Bush is currently being concluded. The Facility will include the Wellcome Trust-funded Critical Care Laboratory for Large Animals currently at Dryden Farm, which supports the study of large animal biology with all the resources of a human hospital. It will also offer advanced imaging capabilities to advance neurobiology, anatomy and physiology in large animals, as well as to provide capacity to study infectious diseases and evaluate control strategies. The University requires an Autoclave for the facility with stainless steel rectangular front loading chamber, stainless steel jacket with vertical sliding doors, volume in the region of 1200 liters. High throughput sterilisation of porous and non-porous loads, bottled fluid products, glass & plastic ware (polycarbonate or polysulphone), wrapped and unwrapped metal instruments, lab coats, automatic leak-rate test, vacuum cycle, air detector, air ballast, Bowie Dick Test and waste (ACDP Cat I & II pathogens only).

Options: Throughout the ITT a number of costed options are requested, highlighted as 'Costed Option'. These will not be scored as part of the tender process but if funds permit may be procured once a formal decision has been notified: Discard boxes/baskets Electrically adjustable trolley Supply and installation in accordance with GLP regulations

Renewal: Additional warranties may be purchased at the time of award or in subsequent years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367425 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,872 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMM WESTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33191100 - Steriliser
- 33191110 - Autoclaves

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367425
- 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353761

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353761
  LARIF Autoclave - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a specialist Equipment Supplier for the supply, installation and technical services relating to a new autoclave, to be located in the Large Animal Research Facility (LARIF) at Easter Bush.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367425
  LARIF Autoclave - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a specialist Equipment Supplier for the supply, installation and technical services relating to a new autoclave, to be located in the Large Animal Research Facility (LARIF) at Easter Bush.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581330
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents

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