Tender

250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Nov 2025 at 13:37

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 06:40

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has undertaken a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice, under the title "250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice." This procurement falls under the industry category of Detection and Analysis Apparatus and is geographically located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Northern Irish region (UKN06). The process has seen various stages, beginning with planning, progressing to tender, and reaching a tender cancellation as of 13 November 2025, due to amendments needed in the tender documents. Prior to the cancellation, the procurement had moved through the planning phase with preliminary market engagement having taken place, and the tender was actively seeking submissions until 6 November 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in metabolic and behavioural phenotyping systems. It is well-suited for companies that have capabilities in providing cutting-edge technology with high accuracy and data collection performance. The procurement also highlights the potential for long-term business growth, with a contract period extending initially for ten years with an option for renewal based on equipment lifecycle. The open procurement method facilitates fair competition, allowing SMEs to participate, provided they meet the mandatory specifications and can adeptly manage related risks, such as technological evolution and integration challenges, throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Notice Title

250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.

Notice Description

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Biological Services Unit (BSU) wishes to purchase and install a rodent metabolic cage system at the BSU, which can offer high-resolution, real-time collection of metabolic, and behavioural phenotyping data in mice. This includes simultaneously measuring energy expenditure, food and water consumption and physical activity in live animals. * Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. * No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development, consumables & ancillary items, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation. Feedback from the PME has been considered and incorporated into the procurement strategy and documentation, ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and value for money in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073542-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£391,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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