Scope
Reference
EMS/ASV25-001
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.
• 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £130,000 excluding VAT
- £156,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 August 2025 to 30 August 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Pirbright Institute is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive servicing and validation for all autoclaves across its research facilities.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
All submissions must be made via the link provided above.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
All documents can be found on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home .
Contracting authority
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
- Companies House: 00559784
Pirbright Laboratory Ash Road
Woking
GU24 0NF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alina Ungureanu
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)