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Containerised insect rearing system

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has awarded the contract for the provision of a Containerised insect rearing system to MANA BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED. This procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, seeks a turnkey, plug-and-play solution to be delivered ready for operational use upon connecting to an external power and water supply. The contract, valued at £212,555.80, commences immediately, with an operational period extending to 1 June 2027. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, reflecting a complete stage as of 19 February 2026, underscoring a vital development in the University's innovative projects at its Heslington campus in York, United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment like MANA BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED. With a value of £170,000 and operating within the open competition framework, businesses adept in delivering advanced technological solutions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The requirement for a fully operational system encourages suppliers who offer end-to-end assembly and deployment services to engage, enhancing their portfolio within the academic sector and extending their reach across sub-central government procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Containerised insect rearing system

Notice Description

The provision of a Containerised insect rearing system. To include a fully assembled, containerised insect-rearing system that is turnkey and plug-and-play. The unit must be delivered fully operational, requiring only connection to the external power and water supply by the University to commence operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015914-2026
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,555 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 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
Post Town
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
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANA BIOSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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