# Autoclaves

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH](/buyers/university-of-plymouth/contract-awards)
- Published: 4 April 2019
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 1a6154c0-bf5f-4f7b-b7f8-8151ae9959ad-280678
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8941b0e4-1ac5-4aca-bc25-35635e513699

## Description

The University of Plymouth is hoping to purchase a number of autoclaves in the near future and would like to hear from any suppliers that have the ability to supply them\. The specifications are as follows: Benchtop autoclave specification: \(two autoclaves required, ideal situation\) 40L capacity heater in chamber benchtop autoclave with the following features: Front loading Manual water fill Load sensed process timing 5 program memory or equivalent Routine programs for these instruments would be 115\*C for 10 minutes, 121\*C for 15 minutes and 123\*C for 3 minutes\. Large autoclave specification: \(two autoclaves required, ideal situation\) 400L capacity heater in chamber autoclave with the following features: Front loading Automatic water fill Vacuum pump for pre-cycle vacuum Load sensed process timing 5 program memory or equivalent Chamber of sufficient size to fit 6 metal discard containers of approximately 260mm H, 510mm W, 330mm D Loading trolley and shelves to fit above described discard containers 1 additional shelf for trolley to allow extra capacity for small items \. Routine programs for these instruments would be 115\*C for 10 minutes, 121\*C for 15 minutes, and 126\*C for 35 minutes with pre-cycle vacuum\. Please email: procurement @plymouth\.ac\.uk with your interest\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a6154c0-bf5f-4f7b-b7f8-8151ae9959ad-280678)