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Continuous Flow Reaction System

University of York

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Nov 2025 at 13:37

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:35

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:33

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York, representing a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a Continuous Flow Reaction System, primarily intended for the Chemistry Department. This procurement, with the award concluded on 5th February 2026, was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The project encompasses the delivery, installation, training, and maintenance of an integrated system to explore various chemical processes, such as polymer synthesis and electrochemistry. The procurement was classified under the laboratory and precision equipment category, with the system to be delivered to York, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is active until 31st March 2027, with potential for an extended warranty of up to 36 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory and precision instruments, especially those capable of providing comprehensive service packages including installation and training. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like VAPOURTEC LTD, the awarded supplier, exemplify ideal participants, particularly those skilled in integrating advanced chemical processing systems. The open competition method allows diverse businesses to demonstrate their capabilities, fostering growth through potential collaborations with a leading academic institution. Such projects not only expand market presence in the academic sector but also allow businesses to innovate by meeting the specific, sophisticated needs of a prestigious university's scientific facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Flow Reaction System

Notice Description

An integrated system for exploring a variety of chemistries in flow, including polymer synthesis, biocatalysis, gel-flow, peptide synthesis, catalysis, electrochemistry. The scope of services is to include the delivery and installation of the system, training and ongoing support and maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extended warranty of 24 months (36 months in total)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
University of York
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAPOURTEC LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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