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Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

Open Closes in 31 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 16 November 2026, 16:00 (UK time) Closes in 31 days
Buyer's estimated value
Not stated The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
30 October 2026, 17:00
Contract period
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Commercial Offer 60%
  • Technical 40%

Lot 2

  • Commercial Offer 60%
  • Technical 40%

Lot 3

  • Commercial Offer 60%
  • Technical 40%

Lot 4

  • Commercial Offer 60%
  • Technical 40%

Lot 5

  • Commercial Offer 60%
  • Technical 40%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030.
How to submit
Participants will need to register with Proactis to tender a bid: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Open supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Tender ref# on Proactis corrected to 'UOSREQ1000361'
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Framework
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Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.

Lots (5)

  1. Lot 1: Rack or Cabinet Washer

    Value: £0 (incl. VAT)

    This Lot is split into two sub-lots. The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2).

  2. Lot 2: Bedding Station

    Value: £0 (incl. VAT)

    Bedding station and dump station

  3. Lot 3: Bottle de-capping & processing

    Value: £0 (incl. VAT)

    Bottle de-capping & processing equipment.

  4. Lot 4: VHP and Air Sower

    Value: £0 (incl. VAT)

    VHP decontamination and Air Shower.

  5. Lot 5: Racking system

    Value: £0 (incl. VAT)

    Racking system with IVCs, AHUs and Change Station