AwardedAwarded 3 September 2026
Site Autoclave Service and Validation
The Pirbright Institute · Public undertaking
In brief
The Pirbright Institute awarded medical supplies and architecture and engineering work to Lifescience Technology Ltd on 3 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £255,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lifescience Technology Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £268,534 | Awarded 19 August 2026 8 September 2026 to 7 September 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 057794-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079115-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 091706-2026
About the buyer
The Pirbright InstituteLast 12 months
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From notice 057794-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 June 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.