✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 13:28.
Opportunity overview
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.
Classification
CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
CPV51430000 — Installation services of laboratory equipment
Lots
Rack or Cabinet WasherValue not stated · Including VAT
Bedding StationValue not stated · Including VAT
Bottle de-capping & processingValue not stated · Including VAT
The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374.
This is available to all in the 'Opportunities' tab.
Participants will need to register with Proactis in order to tender a bid.Open source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
US_25259
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Participants will need to register with Proactis to tender a bid:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
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.
Amendments
Entry 1
Description
Due to a technical problem with Proactis the documents had to be re-issued. The ref# on Proactis Supplier Network has now updated to UOSREQ1000374.
Id
098391-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Rack or Cabinet Washer
Description
This Lot is split into two sub-lots. The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2).
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial Offer
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Bedding Station
Description
Bedding station and dump station
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial Offer
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Bottle de-capping & processing
Description
Bottle de-capping & processing equipment.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial Offer
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
VHP and Air Sower
Description
VHP decontamination and Air Shower.
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial Offer
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2030, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Racking system
Description
Racking system with IVCs, AHUs and Change Station
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial Offer
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2030, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51430000
Description
Installation services of laboratory equipment
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51430000
Description
Installation services of laboratory equipment
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51430000
Description
Installation services of laboratory equipment
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51430000
Description
Installation services of laboratory equipment
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
51430000
Description
Installation services of laboratory equipment
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374.
This is available to all in the 'Opportunities' tab.
Participants will need to register with Proactis in order to tender a bid.
4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
4 VERSIONS
1
ocds-h6vhtk-0553e2-2025-06-26T09:51:11+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
098133-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
3
098161-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
4
098391-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
University of Sussex is seeking suppliers for life-sciences facility equipment and installation during refurbishment of its Biomedical Research Facility. Five lots cover washers, bedding and bottle-processing equipment, VHP/air-shower equipment, and an IVC racking system. Bidders must return the provided NDA before receiving the specifications and must coordinate on-site delivery and installation with the Works Contractor.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of laboratory animal-facility equipment and associated installation services, including IVC/racking and decontamination equipment. Lot-specific technical specifications are withheld pending NDA completion.
Key points identified
Non-disclosure agreementComplete and return the provided NDA before specification documents are issued.Evidence: “Participants must first complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided with this Invitation to Tender before being issued with the specification documents.”
Supply and installationSupply and install equipment as part of the refurbishment programme.Evidence: “seeking willing and able organisations to supply and install equipment as part of this refurbishment programme.”
Works-contractor coordinationCoordinate with the Works Contractor for on-site delivery and installation.Evidence: “Successful bidders will be required to co-ordinate with the Works Contractor to deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment.”
93% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified5 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
University of Sussex is seeking suppliers for life-sciences facility equipment and installation during refurbishment of its Biomedical Research Facility. Five lots cover washers, bedding and bottle-processing equipment, VHP/air-shower equipment, and an IVC racking system. Bidders must return the provided NDA before receiving the specifications and must coordinate on-site delivery and installation with the Works Contractor.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of laboratory animal-facility equipment and associated installation services, including IVC/racking and decontamination equipment. Lot-specific technical specifications are withheld pending NDA completion.
Key deliverables
Supply and installation of life-sciences decontamination, cleaning, IVC, racking and related equipment
Coordination with the Works Contractor for on-site delivery and installation
Lot-specific equipment: rack/cabinet washer; bedding/dump station; bottle de-capping/processing; VHP/air shower; IVC racking with AHUs and change station
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Non-disclosure agreement
99% confidence
Complete and return the provided NDA before specification documents are issued.
View supporting evidence
“Participants must first complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided with this Invitation to Tender before being issued with the specification documents.”
Supply and installation
98% confidence
Supply and install equipment as part of the refurbishment programme.
View supporting evidence
“seeking willing and able organisations to supply and install equipment as part of this refurbishment programme.”
Works-contractor coordination
99% confidence
Coordinate with the Works Contractor for on-site delivery and installation.
View supporting evidence
“Successful bidders will be required to co-ordinate with the Works Contractor to deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment.”
Platform registration
97% confidence
Register with Proactis to tender a bid.
View supporting evidence
“Participants will need to register with Proactis in order to tender a bid.”
Eligibility requirements
96% confidence
Unknown beyond completing the NDA and Proactis registration.
View supporting evidence
No financial, insurance, organisation-size, geographic eligibility or certification criteria are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Contract value
99% confidence
Unknown; supplied overall maximum and lot values are GBP 0.
View supporting evidence
Process value_max is 0; each lot value_amount is 0.
Commercial specifications
98% confidence
Restricted pending return of NDA.
View supporting evidence
“Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the specifications, Participants must first complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) ... before being issued with the specification documents.”
Delivery
Delivery location
94% confidence
UKJ region, United Kingdom; precise delivery address is not supplied.
View supporting evidence
Delivery location: region “UKJ”, country “United Kingdom”.
On-site delivery and installation
99% confidence
Required during the Biomedical Research Facility refurbishment.
View supporting evidence
“deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment.”
Buyer location
99% confidence
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom.
View supporting evidence
Buyer location: “Falmer, Brighton”, “BN1 9RH”, United Kingdom.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
View supporting evidence
procurement_method_details: “Open procedure”.
Status
99% confidence
Open tender.
View supporting evidence
display_status: “open”; source_status: “active”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
16 November 2026, 16:00 UTC.
View supporting evidence
submission_deadline: “2026-11-16T16:00:00Z”; the same deadline is recorded for each lot.
Tender access
98% confidence
Proactis, reference UOSREQ1000374.
View supporting evidence
“The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374.”
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Restricted technical scope
99% confidence
Detailed specifications are not available in the supplied content and require NDA completion.
View supporting evidence
“before being issued with the specification documents.”
Lot 1 award uncertainty
98% confidence
The Authority intends to award either sub-lot 1a (Option 1) or sub-lot 1b (Option 2), rather than both.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1: “The Authority intends to award either Lot 1a (Option1) or Lot 1b (Option 2).”
On-site coordination dependency
99% confidence
Delivery and installation depend on coordination with the Works Contractor during refurbishment.
View supporting evidence
“required to co-ordinate with the Works Contractor to deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment.”
Publication-date inconsistency
99% confidence
The process publication timestamp is 26 June 2025, while the tender-notice document and source update timestamps are 19 October 2026. The supplied data does not resolve which publication timing is authoritative.
View supporting evidence
process published_at: “2025-06-26T09:51:11+01:00”; document published_at and source_updated_at: “2026-10-19T11:31:38+01:00”.
Value unavailable
98% confidence
A GBP 0 value is supplied overall and for all lots; this does not establish the expected contract value.
View supporting evidence
value_max: 0; each lot value_amount: 0.
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