Pathology Steam Sterilizer Upgrade PQQ

Overview Austin Health is seeking proposals for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a steam sterilizer and associated accessories to replace an existing unit within the Pathology Department. This Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) process will be used to identify and assess suitable solutions prior to a subsequent Request for Quote (RFQ) stage. Purpose The purpose of this PQQ is to identify and assess suitable steam sterilizer solutions available in the market that meet Austin Health's operational, technical and compliance requirements. Following evaluation of the PQQ submissions, shortlisted suppliers will be invited to respond to a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. Scope The scope includes: Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a steam sterilizer and associated accessories to replace an existing unit within the Pathology Department Removal of the current unused system, and potentially a second unused unit from the same area Installation of the proposed solution in the location currently occupied by the existing sterilizer Review of the attached layout and photos to confirm the suitability of the proposed solution, including any access, infrastructure or spatial requirements Provision of a complete proposed solution, including all equipment, accessories, software, interfaces and services required to deliver a fully operational system Information Requested The following details are requested as part of the Equipment Questionnaire and Capital Works Questions: Evidence of compliance with AS/NZS 4187:2014, EN 285 and ISO 17665-1, including ARTG listing and TGA certificates Details of minimum capacity of 6 to 8 hard 20L standard infectious/contaminated containers Details of door options suited to a compact floor plan, an inbuilt steam generator with the option to switch to hospital steam, automated blow down, an integral Bowie-Dick device and steam quality monitoring Details of accessories such as loading and transfer trolleys, drip tray and sink, with stainless steel surfaces Details of integration with instrument tracking systems, software licensing and cybersecurity Details of installation, commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and removal and disposal of the existing unit(s) Confirmation that delivery can be achieved through existing access routes without building modifications Details of warranty, maintenance, technical support, training, spare parts and itemised costs Responses to Capital Works Questions covering structural (weight and footprint), electrical, water (RO and mains, drainage), mechanical (heat load, air flow) and other infrastructure requirements, with reference to the provided floor plan titled "L5 Microbiology Steriliser – Preliminary Design Markups" Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A briefing session with site visit will be held for this opportunity. Date: 5 November 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Microbiology, Level 5, Harold Stokes Building, Austin Hospital, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia, 3084 Attendance limit: Suppliers are limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives for the site visit Registration closing time: 4 November 2026, 01:00 pm Instructions to Tenderers All communication regarding this PQQ is to be directed to the Procurement Specialist at procurement@austin.org.au. Enquiries Contact: Fei Gao Email: fei.gao@austin.org.au