Tender

Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to procure a bioreactor and autosampler, as part of a public procurement tender in the biochemical analysers industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition method, focusing on goods below the threshold. The location for this procurement is Huddersfield, United Kingdom, with the details currently active. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 24th February 2026 and the deadline for enquiries closing on 17th February 2026. The equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning are targeted for completion by the end of June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory-scale bioreactor systems and related technologies. The focus on high-quality process control and data acquisition solutions makes it an ideal opportunity for suppliers with expertise in automation and biochemical equipment. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive maintenance and technical support packages will find this tender appealing, given the requirement for a two-year warranty inclusive of preventive maintenance and software updates. The competitive open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate and potentially expand their client base within the public sector.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Biochemical-analysers./AB8X89Y253 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AB8X89Y253

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/011928-2026
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

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 24 hours
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 HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
Thomas Atkinson
Contact Email
t.atkinson2@hud.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01484 258747

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

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