Notice Information
Notice Title
Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler
Notice Description
The University seeks to procure a fully automated, laboratory-scale bioreactor system suitable for microbial and mammalian cell culture, capable of parallel operation across multiple vessels with precise control of critical process parameters (including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, agitation, and gas flow) as a minimum requirement. The bioreactor system must be autoclavable vessel, with a working volume fall into the range of 50-500 mL, enabling scalable workflows for process development, optimization, and early-stage scale-up. The solution must include an integrated control workstation for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and process control, as well as a dedicated offline workstation or software environment for advanced data analysis, process modelling, and high-throughput experimentation. An automated sampling system (autosampler) suitable for direct integration with the proposed bioreactor system is required. The autosampler shall enable sterile, reproducible, and programmable sampling of liquid culture during fermentation or bioprocess operations, with minimal operator intervention. Equipment should be targeted for delivery, installation, and commissioning by the end of June 2026. At least a comprehensive 2-year warranty package, including preventive maintenance, software updates, and technical support, is required.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064ca9
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2026
- 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
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38434500 - Biochemical analysers
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £160,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £192,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £190,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £190,000 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 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 HUDDERSFIELD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HUDDERSFIELD
- Postcode
- HD1 3DH
- Post Town
- Huddersfield
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE4 West Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Kirklees
- Electoral Ward
- Newsome
- Westminster Constituency
- Huddersfield
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2026
26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2026
26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011928-2026
10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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