Award

Supply of Bioreactors

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University is undertaking a procurement process for the "Supply of Bioreactors" as part of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project. This project aims to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy through the development of a microbial culture scale-up facility. This procurement is in the Tender stage with an open procedure method, classified under the "Biochemical analysers" industry category. The tender process began on 4th November 2024, with the closing date for submissions set for 5th December 2024. The bioreactors will be delivered to Henfaes Farm, Abergwyngregyn in North Wales (region UKL12). The procurement covers two lots: a large bioreactor with steam generator and smaller bioreactors, including associated consumables and additional services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in biochemical analysers and microbial culture technologies. The procurement process ensures that businesses can benefit from added value and sustainability components, technical support, resources, warranty, and deliver community benefits aligning with social and environmental considerations. Both SMEs and larger suppliers with expertise in bioreactor instrumentation hardware and software are encouraged to compete, with award criteria heavily weighted towards quality and price. This procurement could foster long-term partnerships and provide suppliers with the chance to contribute to an innovative and environmentally conscious project, ultimately aiding economic and industrial transformation in the region.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bioreactors

Notice Description

The aim of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project is to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy by developing a state of the art microbial culture scale up facility. This project will explore the use of biological processes as low carbon alternatives to products and industrial manufacturing processes. Bangor University is looking to purchase 1 large bioreactor with steam generator and 2 smaller bioreactors.

Lot Information

Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator

Bioreactor for cultivation of e.coli combined with integral steamer unit and chiller unit. Total volume of 300L with working volume capacity of between 35L and 200L. Further details available within the specification document

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.

Small Bioreactors

1L to 3L Total Volume with a min/max working volume 200 ml to 2L. for Batch, Fed-Batch, Perfusion and Continuous cultivation

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£647,193 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1248388675

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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