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Bioreactor systems

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured six bioreactor systems and associated consumables for laboratory use. This is a goods requirement covering laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The buyer is the University of Exeter, a public authority based in Exeter. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of bioreactor systems, laboratory equipment and related consumables, particularly businesses able to supply a complete set of six systems together with the consumable products needed to operate them. The procurement was arranged as a single requirement rather than separate publicly described lots, and concerns equipment supplied to support the university’s laboratory activities.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Ogibiotec Ltd. The University of Exeter used a direct procedure below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award was made on 22 June 2026, and the contract was signed on 22 June 2026. The active contract runs from 23 June 2026 to 22 June 2029. Its value is £74,830 including gross value, in GBP. The award covers the single requirement for six bioreactor systems and associated consumables. The published outcome identifies Ogibiotec Ltd as the selected supplier. The procurement was recorded as complete, and the contract is active for the stated three-year period.

This procurement shows established demand from the University of Exeter for complete bioreactor systems supported by associated consumables, rather than equipment supplied in isolation. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to provide laboratory-grade bioreactor equipment, understand the consumables required for continued operation, and deliver a coordinated package suitable for university laboratory use. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that specialist smaller businesses can satisfy this type of requirement. Relevant businesses include bioreactor manufacturers, laboratory equipment distributors, specialist life-science suppliers and firms with dependable consumables supply arrangements. Experience supplying research or higher-education laboratories, technical knowledge of bioreactor operation, and the capacity to support equipment over its working life would strengthen a future offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bioreactor systems

Notice Description

Six bioreactors and associated consumables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074767-2026
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
SME

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
£74,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 3-4 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 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
Postcode Area
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

Ogibiotec Ltd

Further Information

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