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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Autoclave including Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Autoclave including Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813754

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow undertook a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a new autoclave, with the contract initially planned and published in October 2025. The procurement was categorised under the education industry and took place via an open procedure, with the procurement covering the period from January 2026, when it entered the tender stage. The contract was ultimately awarded in May 2026 to BMM WESTON for £69,930. The autoclave is essential for the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) to maintain its reputation in research and teaching by ensuring the safe disposal of biological and clinical waste. Suppliers were required to ensure the equipment met specific efficiency and environmental standards, and a mandatory site visit was held in January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the biomedical equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of offering sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions. Firms with expertise in delivering large-scale, complex equipment installations and compliance with health and safety standards, such as the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, will find themselves well-suited to such procurement processes. The University of Strathclyde's emphasis on reducing water and energy usage aligns with current sustainability trends, offering a competitive edge to businesses specialising in these areas. SMEs with a track record of similar projects were encouraged to participate, fostering potential business growth within this dynamic field.

## Notice

This procurement for Autoclave which is vital to support all of SIPBS research and teaching activities. The service provided by this equipment is the autoclaving of biological and clinical waste and safe disposal in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazard to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 2014 (GMO) and The Health Technical Memorandum (HTM07-01) Safe Management of Healthcare Waste. The supplier will be required to decommission and remove the existing autoclave system, and additionally install and commission the new system within the existing space.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading research institute within the University of Strathclyde, recognised internationally for its groundbreaking contributions in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. SIPBS is renowned for its interdisciplinary research environment, housing state-of-the-art facilities and fostering innovative approaches that bridge academic, industry, and clinical practice. We are leaders in research, teaching and knowledge exchange. Strathclyde's Allied Health submission was rated 100% world leading for its research environment, ranked 11th (of 91) in the UK for its overall Research Quality and Research Power and is the highest-performing Scottish institution (THE analysis of REF 2021 data). Our MPharm and Biomedical Sciences undergraduate degrees are highly rated in the UK, with Pharmacology & Pharmacy ranked 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and Top 15 in the UK for Biomedical Sciences (Complete University Guide 2025). In order to maintain this reputation, SIPBS requires a new autoclave which is vital to support all of SIPBS research and teaching activities. The service provided by this equipment is the autoclaving of biological and clinical waste and safe disposal in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazard to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 2014 (GMO) and The Health Technical Memorandum (HTM07-01) Safe Management of Healthcare Waste. The specification for the procurement includes a non-exhaustive list of key features as below: - The supplier will be required to decommission and remove the existing autoclave system, and additionally install and commission the new system within the existing space. - SIPBS have a current footprint of 1200cm x 1900cm x 1700cm to house the autoclave. - The offered equipment must comply with all applicable H&S standards to ensure safety during all stages of equipment's lifecycle. (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, PUWER 1998: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) - The offered equipment must run continuously without user intervention to maintain the system. - All components of the offered equipment must be supplied by the awarded supplier(s), including but not limited to hardware, software, installation, and commissioning services. - The awarded supplier(s) shall provide a copy of their offered solutions infrastructure requirements including but not limited to relevant information on: dimensions, power supply, network connectivity, floor loading, etc. - The equipment must use no more than 280L per cycle water - The equipment must not use more than 10.1kw per cycle electricity." There is additional requirement that the new system is sustainable and environmentally conscious. In particular, the system should reduce water, energy consumption and carbon consumption. Potential suppliers are required to attend a mandatory site visit on the 22nd January 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Hamnett Wing (Level 3), John Arbuthnott Building, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G4 0NR.. The University published a PIN (OCT542116) for initial Market Research and Engagement purposes.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request for additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise it's option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555774 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,930 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555774
- 15 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547294
- 27 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542116

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542116
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Autoclave including Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment - This PIN is for the procurement of Autoclave which is vital to support all of SIPBS research and teaching activities. The service provided by this equipment is the autoclaving of biological and clinical waste and safe disposal in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazard to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 2014 (GMO) and The Health Technical Memorandum (HTM07-01) Safe Management of Healthcare Waste. The supplier will be required to decommission and remove the existing autoclave system, and additionally install and commission the new system within the existing space.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547294
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Autoclave including Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment - This procurement for Autoclave which is vital to support all of SIPBS research and teaching activities. The service provided by this equipment is the autoclaving of biological and clinical waste and safe disposal in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazard to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 2014 (GMO) and The Health Technical Memorandum (HTM07-01) Safe Management of Healthcare Waste. The supplier will be required to decommission and remove the existing autoclave system, and additionally install and commission the new system within the existing space.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555774
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Autoclave including Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment - This procurement for Autoclave which is vital to support all of SIPBS research and teaching activities. The service provided by this equipment is the autoclaving of biological and clinical waste and safe disposal in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazard to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 2014 (GMO) and The Health Technical Memorandum (HTM07-01) Safe Management of Healthcare Waste. The supplier will be required to decommission and remove the existing autoclave system, and additionally install and commission the new system within the existing space.

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