Scope
Description
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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £52,515.80 excluding VAT
- £63,018.96 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 17 November 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 9 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
ESTS (GB) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04589766
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJQ-5992-VZQR
7 Low March Industrial Estate
Daventry
NN11 4SD
United Kingdom
Email: Sales@autoclave.uk.com
Website: http://autoclave.uk.com
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
- Companies House: 00559784
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZM-9963-XHWG
Pirbright Laboratory Ash Road
Woking
GU24 0NF
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Website: https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government