Scope
Reference
UKRI-5588
Description
Supply and Installation of replacement Process Automation Control System (PACS) for two autoclave sterilisation units.
Contract 1. UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of autoclaves
Supplier
Contract value
- £365,900 excluding VAT
- £439,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Getinge hold the intellectual property rights to the PACS controller and are positioned as the only supplier capable of supplying and commissioning this piece of hardware into their autoclaves. No other control system is technically compatible with our existing autoclave units.
Supplier
Getinge Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGY-6222-GNGV
Unit 3, Indurent Park, Andressey Way, Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 6YH
United Kingdom
Email: sales.uki@getinge.com
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5588 PACS Control System Upgrade of autoclaves
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: MRC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government