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# Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination

[University of Sussex (THE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sussex-the)

Estimated value

£425,000

Published

26 Jun 2025

Deadline

28 days left

16 Nov 2026

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- Split into 5 lots

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Installation services of laboratory equipment

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0553e2-2025-06-26T09:51:11+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0553e2-2025-06-26T09:51:11+01:00)

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