Tender

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

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located at Wilton Centre, Redcar, is inviting bids for the supply and installation of a freeze dryer for its National Industrial Biotechnology Facility (NIBF1). This tender is part of the active procurement stage, with a submission deadline on 23rd January 2026 at noon. The procurement process is categorised under goods, particularly laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This is an open competition below the threshold, with the contract period scheduled from 6th February 2026 to 5th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, as well as those capable of providing efficient lead times and robust after-sales support. Entities with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions within the biotechnology field would find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their market presence. Emphasis will be placed on quality criteria such as specification, lead time, and after-sales support, alongside price considerations, making it ideal for companies that offer comprehensive service packages and value-added services.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06011d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001124-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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