Tender

Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

24 Apr 2023 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has initiated a tender process for the procurement of an "Integrated bioreactor platform for rapid scale-up and translation" in the goods category within the chemical industry machinery classification. The tender, with the ID 2023-2033-BRS-JW-PC, is being managed by Dr James Winterburn, Reader in Chemical Engineering. The contract period is set to run from June 8, 2023, to February 14, 2024. The tender submission deadline is May 25, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required. The delivery location is at The University of Manchester.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the chemical industry machinery sector to provide an integrated bioreactor platform for microbial fermentation process development. Companies with expertise in manufacturing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment would be well-suited to compete. The University of Manchester, as the buying organization, is seeking to enhance its research capabilities in bio-based chemicals through this tender. Businesses interested in participating should ensure compliance with the bid validity period of 90 days and the submission requirements specified in the tender documentation.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c372
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011610-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

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
7 Jun 2023 - 14 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

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