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Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination
Published 16 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
Deadline in 29 days
- Primary CPV
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38000000 *
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- Location
- 🇬🇧 South East
- Value
- No value specified
- Contract
-
3 years Duration
01/03/2027 01/03/2030
- Contract Types
-
38 *Laboratory, optical & precision equipmen...Full CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom · UKJ
Contact
Award Criteria
- Commercial Offer (60%)
- Technical (40%)
- The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref#... · Bidding Documents
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UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
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38000000 *
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Reference: US_25259
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# UOSREQ1000361.
Full CPV breakdown
- 38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Goods
- Lots
- 5
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Goods
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Active
- Submission method
- Participants will need to register with Proactis to tender a bid: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
- Enquiries close
- 30 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected
- 1 Feb 2027
- Number of lots
- 5
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 16 Oct 2026 16:23
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026 16:00
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0553e2
- Notice ID
- US_25259
Lots (5)
Lot 1: Rack or Cabinet Washer
This Lot is split into two sub-lots. The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2).
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030 · Active
Lot 2: Bedding Station
Bedding station and dump station
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030 · Active
Lot 3: Bottle de-capping & processing
Bottle de-capping & processing equipment.
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030 · Active
Lot 4: VHP and Air Sower
VHP decontamination and Air Shower.
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030 · Active
Lot 5: Racking system
Racking system with IVCs, AHUs and Change Station
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030 · Active
Full notice record
142 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE) |
| Address › Street | Sussex House |
| Address › Town / city | Falmer, Brighton |
| Address › Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKJ21 |
| Contact › Email | n.m.gillespie@sussex.ac.uk |
| Role | buyer |
| Link | http://www.sussex.ac.uk |
| Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
Buyer
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE) |
Tender
| Title | Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination |
| Status | active |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| Item › Item 1 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation services of laboratory equipment |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 1 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| Item › Item 2 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation services of laboratory equipment |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 2 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| Item › Item 3 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation services of laboratory equipment |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 3 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 4 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| Item › Item 4 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation services of laboratory equipment |
| Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 4 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Item 5 › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| Item › Item 5 › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Installation services of laboratory equipment |
| Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Item 5 › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Category | goods |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| How to submit | Participants will need to register with Proactis to tender a bid: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ |
| Submission Terms › Electronic submission | allowed |
| Submission Terms › Languages | en |
| Bidding period › End | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Questions period › End | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Award decision period › End | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Title | Rack or Cabinet Washer |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Description | This Lot is split into two sub-lots. The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2). |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Commercial Offer |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 60 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 40 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › Start | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 1 › Contract period › End | 1 Mar 2030 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Title | Bedding Station |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Description | Bedding station and dump station |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Commercial Offer |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 60 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 40 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › Start | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 2 › Contract period › End | 1 Mar 2030 |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Title | Bottle de-capping & processing |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Description | Bottle de-capping & processing equipment. |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Commercial Offer |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 60 |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 40 |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Contract period › Start | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 3 › Contract period › End | 1 Mar 2030 |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Title | VHP and Air Sower |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Description | VHP decontamination and Air Shower. |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Commercial Offer |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 60 |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 40 |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Contract period › Start | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 4 › Contract period › End | 1 Mar 2030 |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Title | Racking system |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Description | Racking system with IVCs, AHUs and Change Station |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Status | active |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Value › Value incl. VAT | £0 |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Value › Currency | GBP |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type | price |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name | Commercial Offer |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight | 60 |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type | quality |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name | Technical |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight | 40 |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Weighting › Weight type | Percentage exact |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Suitable for › SMEs | Yes |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Contract period › Start | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Lot › Lot 5 › Contract period › End | 1 Mar 2030 |
| Lot Details › Award Criteria Details | Participants may bid for single Lots, all Lots, or any combination of Lots. There is no restriction on the number of Lots any participant can be awarded. If a Participant wins multiple Lots, the Authority may combine these into a single contract with that supplier. |
| Document › Document 1 › Document type | Conflict of interest |
| Document › Document 1 › Description | Not published |
| Document › Document 2 › Document type | Bidding documents |
| Document › Document 2 › Description | The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000361. This is available to all in the 'Opportunities' tab. Participants will need to register with Proactis in order to tender a bid. |
| Document › Document 2 › Link | https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ |
| Document › Document 3 › Document type | Tender notice |
| Document › Document 3 › Description | Tender notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Document 3 › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098161-2026 |
| Document › Document 3 › Published | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Amendment › Description | Tender ref# on Proactis corrected to 'UOSREQ1000361' |