Site Autoclave Service and Validation
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the Research sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 255,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 17, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057794-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £255,000 - £255,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057794-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 17, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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