Notice Information
Notice Title
250321 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.
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
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e0bf
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £391,250 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £391,250 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £370,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £370,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Feb 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Dec 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 14 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 22 Dec 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2026
18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085609-2025
22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076150-2025
21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2025
13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073668-2025
13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
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