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Biostat(r) B Twin Univessel (1 liter)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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07 May 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for the "Biostat® B Twin Univessel (1 litre)" bioreactor setup. The procurement was delivered under the below-threshold category without competition, culminating in the contract award dated 2nd March 2026, with a value of £73,154.47. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically targeting laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery scheduled to locations within the United Kingdom. The award phase is completed, and the contract is active, scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of bioreactor systems and associated software. While the contract has been awarded to Sartorius Stedim UK Limited, a large enterprise, future opportunities may arise for similar supply agreements. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment with the capacity to offer innovative bioreactor solutions, especially those with experience in direct supplier arrangements, would be well-suited to engage in comparable tenders from the University of Exeter and similar educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Biostat(r) B Twin Univessel (1 liter)

Notice Description

Biostat 1L vessel - BIOSTATB2, Bioreactor vessel - UNIVESSELMU2, Bioreactor vessel - UNIVESSELMU2, Installation - S8759INSTP, Biobrain software - BIOPATMFCS4 Delivery for bioreactor setup

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,154 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTORIUS STEDIM

Further Information

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