Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd5-faa1-7161-af7d-3cbd5e224f9c/plowright-formaldehyde-hcoh-detection-system-replacement awarded GB open procedure # Plowright Formaldehyde (HCOH) Detection System Replacement [The Pirbright Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-pirbright-institute) Estimated value £40,000 Published 29 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 20 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The contract is for a single supplier to provide Design and Build of a New Formaldehyde Detection System in The Plowright Building as per the User Requirement Specification (URS) for The Pirbright Institute (Pirbright), Ash Road, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0NF. The scope of this contract is to install a new Formaldehyde (HCOH) detection system so it remains available to operate, safe, reliable and will serve the building for a minimum of 15 years. The scope of works will involve: - Detailed design work for the new HCOH Detection system, as per the URS, including drawings showing the exact location and configuration. - Supply, manufacture, delivery, installation, commissioning and certification of new HCOH Detection System - Confirmation of the method of calibration is to be provided as part of this tender submission. - Management of all subcontractors employed by the supplier to complete these works. - On completion, an O&M is to be submitted which provides details of works from design to completion. The O&M should include all relevant items shown in the PIF and a separate section which provides details of the following: o Brief Description of the works being carried out. o Project Risk Assessment. o Key structural principals. o Hazardous materials used. o Information on the future removal of installed plant. o H&S information about equipment provided for cleaning or maintaining installed plant. o The nature, location and markings of significant services. o Information and as built drawings of buildings, plant and equipment. o Step by step activities to carry out the works. o Lesson Learnt, challenges met and how they were overcome. - It is a requirement to consider the on-going maintenance and calibration costs for each supplier. As part of the tender submission, please also provide a service contract quotation in addition to the above scope for a duration of 3 years. The scoring panel will then consider this cost within the scoring matrix to assess each supplier based on the cost of project delivery and the first 3 years servicing. o It must be noted that the service contract will not be purchased as part of this project and is only intended to allow the scoring team to consider the on-going costs. Read full description ## CPV classification Electronic detection apparatus Electrical installation work Electrical wiring and fitting work Mechanical and electrical engineering services Toxic gas detection services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065930-2026-06-29T11:44:35+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065930-2026-06-29T11:44:35+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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