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Provision of a Freeze Dryer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has recently awarded a contract under the NutriReValorise project, aimed at nutrient recovery from wastewaters, slurries, and digestates. The procurement process, which was in the Award stage as of 21 October 2024, concluded with the selection of Gpe Scientific Limited to supply a freeze dryer. The awarded contract for the provision of laboratory equipment, specifically a freeze dryer essential for research, was signed on 15 October 2024. The project, funded by the UK Government and administered locally by Powys County Council, is located in Pontypridd, Wales, and focuses on the scientific and laboratory equipment industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying freeze dryers and similar analytical equipment could greatly benefit from such public procurement processes. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their market presence within the academic and research sectors. The University of South Wales, acting as the contracting authority, has employed an open procurement method through the eTenderWales portal, signifying a transparent and competitive process conducive to fostering business growth for relevant suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Freeze Dryer

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) is conducting a research and development project called NutriReValorise that is funded by the UK Government , and administered locally by Powys County Council. The project is focused on nutrient recovery from wastewaters, slurries and digestates, specifically targeting phosphate and ammonium recovery and use. As part of this project, the university is seeking to procure a freeze dryer for processing multiple research samples including microbial cells, typically ranging from 10 to 200 ml. This equipment is crucial to the success of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144912
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPE SCIENTIFIC

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