University of Otago

Autoclave

We need an urgent replacement of an autoclave to support business continuance at the University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue Campus.

Research is dependent upon the sole existing Mercer autoclave located in room 2.28 at 2 Riccarton Avenue. The Mercer has been in service for 50 years and has significant metal fatigue resulting in delamination in the pressure chamber. The certification company, SGS, strongly recommends urgent replacement. Likely, the Mercer will either physically fail or fail certification within the coming months requiring withdrawal from service. It is critical to procure and commission a replacement before the failure of the Mercer to avoid disruption to research.

Please refer to tender documents for further information.