ISO11 Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated Air Handling Unit (AHU) - Retender
The contract covers the design, build, installation and operational qualification of a new fumigation lobby and dedicated air handling unit (AHU) for the ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility at The Pirbright Institute, a scientific research organisation operating in the animal health and biosafety sector. The supplier will produce detailed designs, participate in a HAZOP study and update the design as required, manufacture and factory-test the equipment, deliver it to the Institute, and install it within the refurbished ISO11 area. Scope also includes site acceptance testing before and after the equipment is internalised into the facility, management of all subcontractors, and submission of complete operation and maintenance documentation. The estimated contract value and duration are not stated, and the delivery location is limited to The Pirbright Institute’s ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility, with fabrication at the supplier’s factory. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to deliver and operationally qualify equipment for a SAPO 4 animal facility, including compliance with the required HAZOP, FAT and SAT processes.
Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £151.7k
- Bids close: 13 Nov 2026
- Location: West Surrey
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 22 Dec 2026 to 5 May 2028
- Category: Ventilation ducting (39563530)
From the official notice
Description This opportunity (“Contract”) is for a single supplier to provide: 1. Design, Build, Installation and Operational Qualification of a new Fumigation Lobby and dedicated AHU for the ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. 2. Detailed Design including attendance to HAZOP study and allowance for updating Detailed Design in line with HAZOP Recommendations. 3. Build of the new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU at the supplier’s factory which includes Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). 4. Delivery of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU to The Pirbright Institute. 5. Installation of new Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU into refurbish area of ISO11. (Please note that the area where the new equipment will be installed will be externalised from ISO11 and refurbished by others, who will also provide a CDM Construction Site for all works to take place. They will act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor). 6. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU whilst in the externalised area. 7. SAT of installed Fumigation Lobby and Dedicated AHU once it has been internalised back into ISO11 SAPO 4 Animal Facility. This will be the Operational Qualification. 8. Management of all subcontractors employed by the supplier to complete these works. 9. On completion, an O&M is to be submitted which provides details of works from design to completion.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £151.7k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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