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Scale Centrifugation System to Aberystwyth University

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2024 at 12:01

Tender

18 Jan 2023 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University has successfully concluded a procurement for a pilot scale centrifugation system, investing a total of £275,000 (including VAT). The procurement aimed to enhance their biorefining facility by integrating advanced technology capable of handling various feedstocks to produce diverse products. The system's procurement included spares, delivery, installation, training, and two preventive maintenance visits over three years. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender originally closing on 17th February 2023. The awarded contract to GEA Mechanical Equipment UK Limited was signed on 27th February 2023, with a total contract value of £228,857. The primary industry category for this procurement was research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, specific to Aberystwyth University's Penglais Campus in Aberystwyth.

This tender opens significant business opportunities for suppliers involved in scientific equipment and maintenance services. Companies specialising in the development and support of analytical, scientific, and forecasting solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. The scale and scope of the contract, covering comprehensive delivery and ongoing maintenance, necessitate robust capability in delivering high-quality, reliable technological solutions. This procurement is particularly conducive for large enterprises like GEA Mechanical Equipment UK Limited, though it provides insight for other firms in the sector to target similar future opportunities to grow and expand their business with academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Scale Centrifugation System to Aberystwyth University

Notice Description

Aberystwyth University has received funding to invest in a pilot scale centrifugation system to the value of 275,000GBP, (INCLUDING VAT). This price is to include some spares, delivery (DDP), installation, and training costs and two preventative maintenance visits in three years. The system will form part of our existing pilot scale facility for biorefining. Work carried at the facility is varied, working on a range of feedstocks to produce a wide range of products. We would like to purchase a new centrifugal solution for a range of processes that include the recovery of protein extracts and/or fermentation products generated in our pilot scale biorefining facility or to remove particulate to provide clarified solutions for further processing through membrane systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberystwyth University has received funding to invest in a pilot scale centrifugation system to the value of 275,000GPB, (INCLUDING VAT). This price is to include some spares, delivery (DDP), installation, and training costs and two preventative maintenance visits in three years. The system will form part of our existing pilot scale facility for biorefining. Work carried at the facility is varied, working on a range of feedstocks to produce a wide range of products. We would like to purchase a new centrifugal solution for a range of processes that include the recovery of protein extracts and/or fermentation products generated in our pilot scale biorefining facility or to remove particulate to provide clarified solutions for further processing through membrane systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03988d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035318-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

45214630 - Scientific installations

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,857 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lep27@aber.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1970628716

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3FB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

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