Open7 days left · closes midday, Friday 20 November 2026

Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination

University of Sussex(The) · Education

In brief

University of Sussex(The) is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (South East).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 20 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 30 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 20 November 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial Offer 60% · Technical 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for laboratory equipment contracts in this region (from 44 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374. This is available to all in the 'Opportunities' tab.…

What the notice says

This opportunity is for supply and installation of life sciences decontamination equipment, IVCs, racks and related goods at The University of Sussex. This opportunity is split into five lots. The University of Sussex ("the Authority") is planning refurbishment works to its' Biomedical Research Facility. The refurbishment programme includes the provision of IVCs, racks and related equipment, and the supply and installation of decontamination and cleaning equipment. The University is therefore seeking willing and able organisations to supply and install equipment as part of this refurbishment programme. Successful bidders will be required to co-ordinate with the Works Contractor to deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the specifications, Participants must first complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided with this Invitation to Tender before being issued with the specification documents. The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 5 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 30 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Rack or Cabinet Washer 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030 What this lot covers This Lot is split into two sub-lots. The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2).	Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Bedding Station 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030 What this lot covers Bedding station and dump station	Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Bottle de-capping & processing 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030 What this lot covers Bottle de-capping & processing equipment.	Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
VHP and Air Sower 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030 What this lot covers VHP decontamination and Air Shower.	Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Racking system 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2030 What this lot covers Racking system with IVCs, AHUs and Change Station	Laboratory and scientific equipment	—

Timeline

16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098133-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098161-2026
19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098391-2026
5 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 105264-2026

About the buyer

University of Sussex(The)Last 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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Magnetic Shields Limited1 contract
Toptica Photonics SE1 contract

All tenders and awards from University of Sussex(The)

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From notice 098133-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026, last updated 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.