Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination
- Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE)
- Value
- £425,000
- Closes
- 16 November 2026
- Where
- Falmer, Brighton, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The University of Sussex is refurbishing its Biomedical Research Facility and needs to buy specialist laboratory equipment: cage washers, bedding stations, bottle processing machines, decontamination chambers (VHP and air showers), and racking systems with animal housing units. The supplier must deliver and install this equipment on-site and coordinate with the main construction contractor.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and install specialist life sciences decontamination and cleaning equipment across five separate product categories (cage washers, bedding stations, bottle processing, VHP decontamination, racking systems with IVCs) • Coordinate with the main Works Contractor on-site to ensure timely delivery and installation during the refurbishment programme • Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before accessing detailed technical specifications • Demonstrate ability to work with highly specialised laboratory animal care equipment
Lots
- Rack or Cabinet Washer
- Bedding Station
- Bottle de-capping & processing
- VHP and Air Sower
- Racking system
Likely requirements
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This is a highly specialised procurement requiring deep expertise in life sciences laboratory equipment, animal care systems, and decontamination technology; most general trades businesses will lack the accreditations, technical knowledge, and industry track record needed to bid competitively.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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