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CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD

CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), located in Redcar, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD." This contract focuses on the design and construction of bespoke clean-in-place process vessels, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The procurement reached the award stage, with an active award dated 6 August 2024, and contracts are expected to run from 14 August 2024 to 13 August 2028. The work is set to be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland, and the contract's value is £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of precision laboratory equipment, especially for those with capabilities in designing integrated systems. Suppliers that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The winning suppliers include Axi Design and Engineering Ltd, Axium Process Ltd, Buttimer Engineering, and Suncombe Ltd, which demonstrates that businesses in related engineering and design sectors can find growth opportunities through similar contracts.

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Notice Title

CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a tender for the following requirements; the design and construction of bespoke clean in place Process vessels capable of communicating with other systems as part of an integrated manufacturing processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7600ac85-8d0c-4434-a057-686bb588975d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537eeb37-c490-41fb-9d14-a4b9704bf379
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AXI DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

AXIUM PROCESS

BUTTIMER ENGINEERING

SUNCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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