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Supply/Installation of Freeze Dryer for Pilot scale operations (NIBF1).

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 14:59

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited for the supply and installation of a freeze dryer to support pilot-scale operations at its National Industrial Biotechnology Facility. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Redcar, UK, the facility accommodates various bioreactor scales for fermentation processes. The contracting process reached the award stage on 13 March 2026, having initiated the tender on 7 January 2026. An open procurement method was employed, described as below threshold - open competition, with the contract period running from 12 March 2026 to 11 September 2027.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses engaging in the manufacture of laboratory and precision equipment, especially those with expertise in installing specialised machinery for biotechnology applications. The winning supplier was Frozen in Time Ltd, an SME located at York Road Industrial Park, Sheriff Hutton, which specialises in freeze-drying technology. Business growth can be achieved by similar SMEs aiming to supply equipment for pilot plant operations and seeking to become suppliers for public undertakings or similar scopes. Given the completion status of the contract, potential suppliers can look at criteria such as product specification, lead time, after-sales support, and competitive pricing to strengthen future bids.

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Notice Title

Supply/Installation of Freeze Dryer for Pilot scale operations (NIBF1).

Notice Description

CPI's National Industrial Biotechnology Facility (NIBF1) is a pilot plant containing a range of bioreactor scales from 10L to 750L. This specification is for the purchase of a freeze dryer to support pilot scale operations, to process material produced through fermentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06011d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023090-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,599 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROZEN IN TIME

Further Information

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