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Set up of Project SusPack

The University Of Kent

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07 Aug 2026 at 11:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Aug 2026 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent procured a specialist supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) setup for Project SusPack, an Innovate UK project. The equipment is required to complete the project’s objectives and was developed and supplied by Core Separations. The procurement covers goods associated with pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement was managed by the University of Kent, a public authority based in Canterbury. The identified supplier is SCIMED LTD, a Stockport-based small and medium-sized enterprise. The purchase appears focused on a specific laboratory or pharmaceutical research setup rather than a general equipment supply, with the supplier providing access to an established scCO2 system and the associated specialist supply capability.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The University of Kent used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, on the basis that the scCO2 setup was available from a sole supplier. The contract was awarded to SCIMED LTD on 7 August 2026 for £30,705 including tax, with an anticipated contract period from 19 August 2026 to 19 August 2027. The award is active and relates to one completed lot. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 19 August 2026. The evaluation outcome therefore reflects a single-source procurement rather than a competitive assessment of multiple bids, and the selected supplier is the named provider of the required setup.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of Kent for specialist scCO2 equipment supporting pharmaceutical or research activity, particularly where a project depends on a defined system and its established supply route. Suppliers would be credible for future requirements if they can provide comparable supercritical carbon dioxide setups, understand their use in pharmaceutical or laboratory environments, and support delivery for research projects. Relevant capability includes supplying technically specified equipment, coordinating with the original developer or manufacturer where necessary, and providing dependable technical knowledge for installation, use or ongoing support. Businesses with experience in university research procurement, Innovate UK-funded projects, and specialist pharmacy or pharmaceutical equipment may be well placed to compete if a comparable requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Set up of Project SusPack

Notice Description

Sole supplier of the scCO2 setup developed and supplied by Core Separations. These are required for the successful completion of the goals set in the Innovate UK project named SusPack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dedf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075192-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University Of Kent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIMED LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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