Tender

Containerised insect rearing system

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is inviting tenders for the provision of a Containerised insect rearing system, intended for delivery to York, United Kingdom (Region UKE21). This tender falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with an estimated value of £170,000. As part of an open procurement process, the tender stage is currently active, with submissions being accepted until 15 January 2026. The procurement process operates through the University's eTendering system, and it follows a "Below threshold - open competition" method.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or providing turn-key, plug-and-play solutions in the field of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in assembling containerised systems, particularly those with capacity for delivering fully operational units that require minimal integration with existing infrastructure, may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth through collaboration with a prominent academic institution, and the potential to strengthen market position within the public sector equipment supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Containerised insect rearing system

Notice Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for 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. Full details can be obtained by registering with the University's tender portal and following the bidding instructions to access the invitation to tender (ITT) documents - see Submission address and any special instructions.

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/085222-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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