Tender

Micro-fermentation Platform

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Micro-fermentation Platform, which falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. This tender is classified as a procurement process for goods and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th September 2017. The successful bidder will provide a high-throughput automated fermentation system capable of monitoring various process parameters, with the contract expected to commence on 29th September 2017 and conclude by 28th March 2018. Interested parties must register to access the tender documentation via the specified website.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, biotechnology, and automated systems. Companies with capabilities in developing and supplying advanced scientific instruments or those experienced in industrial biotechnology applications will find this tender particularly relevant. This project is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), emphasising its potential impact on sustainable manufacturing processes across various sectors, including healthcare and renewable energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Micro-fermentation Platform

Notice Description

Purchase of a micro-scale parallel automated fermentation platform capable of online monitoring of multiple process parameters. Scientific advances in industrial biotechnology (IB) and bio-based chemicals production have the potential to transform the global industrial landscape revolutionising sustainable manufacturing processes across all industrial sectors, including healthcare, sustainable energy, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, novel materials and bioremediation. In fact, many of the challenges faced by industry and society (including energy demand and efficiency, replacement of fossil fuels and dealing with pollution, resource efficiency, food security, climate change and energy shortages) can now be tackled by bio-based production technologies. To exploit the potential of IB a thorough understanding of the performance of production strains and scale-up processes is critical. A high-throughput bench top micro-fermentation system is required to provide solutions to a major challenge area of process/clone validation prior to extensive scale up studies. The funding for this purchase is from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) who will pay for this equipment on the basis of a strictly cash limited sum which is also subject to certain time constraints. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c10fea-8d8b-41f9-b9ce-a6b3162f7806
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 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
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01612752160

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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