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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 13:42

Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, a public undertaking based in Redcar, United Kingdom, is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of specialist filters, titled "Specialist Filters 2". The procurement involves an open procedure to establish a framework agreement with experienced suppliers to cater to multiple sites. This tender focuses on goods within the healthcare and industrial sectors, requiring products such as blood plasma filters, dialysis filters, and air filters. The procurement stage is active with a tender deadline set for 9th September 2026. The total estimated value of the procurement is £600,000, and it aims to be operational from 23rd October 2026 until 22nd October 2030.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in filtration systems, particularly those involved in bioprocessing, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical industries. SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, given the framework's suitability criteria. Business entities that can demonstrate technical expertise, a collaborative working style, and sustainability commitments will find themselves well-aligned with the buyer's requirements. The opportunity also demands integration with existing infrastructure, highlighting potential benefits for companies with a proven track record in these sectors. Participation in this tender could provide substantial business exposure and contract security over the coming years.

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Notice Title

Specialist Filters 2

Notice Description

CPI is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the supply of specialist filters to support its activities across multiple sites. CPI is seeking suppliers who can demonstrate technical expertise, a proven track record of successful delivery, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability. The supply will require a collaborative approach and the ability to integrate smoothly with existing infrastructure and other ongoing activities.

Lot Information

Normal flow filtration

This Lot, for capsule filters, relates to filtration systems used in bioprocessing applications for sterilisation, cell culture media preparation, and viral clearance.

Pre & depth filtration

This Lot, for capsule depth filters, relates to filters used for the primary clarification of cell culture harvest products in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical processes.

TFF & Hollow Fibre

This Lot, for tangential flow filters, relates to filters used in the purification of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical products.

Plant Filters

Please see Tender Documentation

Planning Information

Please see Documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075794-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33141630 - Blood plasma filters

33181200 - Dialysis filters

42514310 - Air filters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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