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Replacement base unit for DASbox Minibioreactor System, Guy's Site

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

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31 Jul 2025 at 09:14

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process led by CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED focused on procuring a replacement base unit for the DASbox Minibioreactor System, intended for Guy's Site, London. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory equipment, specifically laboratory centrifuges and accessories. The buying organisation operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. With this procurement undertaken via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, the process reached the award stage on 31st July 2025, where Eppendorf UK Limited was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £45,000, is scheduled to run from the end of July 2025 until the end of July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment, particularly SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with expertise in bioreactor systems or laboratory centrifuge technology would find this contract an ideal fit to showcase their capabilities and build long-term relationships with public authorities like CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED. This procurement opportunity underscores the relevance of leveraging niche expertise in biomedical technology to expand business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Replacement base unit for DASbox Minibioreactor System, Guy's Site

Notice Description

Provision of Replacement base unit for DASbox Minibioreactor System, Guy's Site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044605-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ct.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPPENDORF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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