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Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking bids for an open procurement process titled "Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation" within the chemical industry machinery category. This tender involves the provision of bioreactor capacity for microbial fermentation process development across different scales. The deadline for submission is 25th May 2023, with a contract period spanning from 19th June 2023 to 14th February 2024. The opportunity is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This public procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in the production of bio-based chemicals. Businesses involved in laboratory equipment, industrial process control, and precision instruments will find this tender relevant. The University of Manchester is the buying organisation, managing this procurement process through an open procedure. Interested businesses can access the procurement documents via the university's portal to submit their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation

Notice Description

This tender is being run on behalf of Dr James Winterburn, Reader in Chemical Engineering. Dr Winterburn led a successful BBSRC ALERT21 equipment bid "Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation", which will provide significant bioreactor capacity for microbial fermentation process development, scale up and translation for a range of bio-based chemicals. The exploitation of bio-based production routes requires a thorough understanding of production strain performance and an ability to rapidly and effectively scale processes from millilitres to tens of litres. The bioreactor platform is intended to provide understanding of how process conditions at different volumes and variability across process parameters (e.g., mixing speeds, dissolved O2, pH), affect host cell performance. The integrated bioreactor platform will bridge across three scales, outlined below, and allow for rapid process development and ultimately support research translation. Small-scale: Parallel bioreactor system (500 mL, 6 vessels) for rapid parallel process development, strain testing and parameter optimization for microbial fermentations in batch, fed-batch and continuous cultivation, with off gas analysis capability Mid-scale (3L bioreactor system, four vessels): For initial scale up and process development work (e.g., confirmation of feeding profiles, metabolic profiling) and preliminary process analysis (including; yield, productivity, final titre) with off gas analysis capability. Also serves as the seed train for inoculum preparation for scale up to 40L. Large-scale feasibility (40L SIP bioreactor): To enable in-house demonstration of process technical feasibility, production of sufficient quantities of material for application testing and benchmarking and provision of data for robust techno-economic analysis which can be used as the basis for commercialisation, also with off gas analysis capability. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480eae1a-a90d-4bd1-9bc7-dc6885b9edf7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

42993000 - Chemical industry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2023 - 14 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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