Autoclave Service and Validation Contract
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTEEstimated Value
Up to £130,000
Deadline
15 July 2025
Published
11 June 2025
Type
Not specified
Full 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.
Requirements
- Validation cycles as required by licensing and biosecurity standards.
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THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTEKey Dates
Published
11 June 2025
Submission deadline
15 July 2025
Notice type
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