Award

Purchase of 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

18 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, has completed a procurement process for the Purchase of a 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller. The tender was under the Open procedure for goods procurement. The tender title is "Purchase of 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller". The University sought a 300 litre fermenter primarily for microbial fermentation, along with an electrical steam generator and recirculating water chiller. The procurement stage was completed on March 12, 2024.

This tender by Heriot-Watt University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in providing fermenters, steam generators, and water chillers to enhance their growth prospects. Suppliers, particularly those offering equipment for microbial fermentation and related processes, are well-suited to compete. The University's requirement for specific technical equipment highlights opportunities for suppliers with expertise in bioprocessing equipment. The University's central role as the buyer signifies a stable and credible contract partner for potential businesses seeking to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller

Notice Description

The University wishes to purchase a fermenter of 300 litre total volume that will primarily be used for microbial fermentation which can handle a range of cell types and carbon/nitrogen sources, some in the form of novel biomasses (often referred to as waste or co-product). Typically, this would be expected to be made up of a vessel, impellor(s), fermenter controller, probes, motor, and computer and would be supplied as 'the fermenter' package. In addition, the University requires this to be sold and fitted with an electrical steam generator 'steam generator' and a recirculating water chiller 'recirculating water chiller'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a fermenter of 300 litre total volume that will primarily be used for microbial fermentation which can handle a range of cell types and carbon/nitrogen sources, some in the form of novel biomasses (often referred to as waste or co-product). Typically, this would be expected to be made up of a vessel, impellor(s), fermenter controller, probes, motor, and computer and would be supplied as 'the fermenter' package. In addition, the University requires this to be sold and fitted with an electrical steam generator 'steam generator' and a recirculating water chiller 'recirculating water chiller'. The system will sit in the bioprocessing scale-up facility (FlexBio) which is based in the John Coulson building located on it's Edinburgh Campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500667
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704, +44 1314514443

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496781
    Purchase of 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller - The University wishes to purchase a fermenter of 300 litre total volume that will primarily be used for microbial fermentation which can handle a range of cell types and carbon/nitrogen sources, some in the form of novel biomasses (often referred to as waste or co-product). Typically, this would be expected to be made up of a vessel, impellor(s), fermenter controller, probes, motor, and computer and would be supplied as 'the fermenter' package. In addition, the University requires this to be sold and fitted with an electrical steam generator 'steam generator' and a recirculating water chiller 'recirculating water chiller'.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500667
    Purchase of 300L Fermenter, Steam Generator & Recirculating Water Chiller - The University wishes to purchase a fermenter of 300 litre total volume that will primarily be used for microbial fermentation which can handle a range of cell types and carbon/nitrogen sources, some in the form of novel biomasses (often referred to as waste or co-product). Typically, this would be expected to be made up of a vessel, impellor(s), fermenter controller, probes, motor, and computer and would be supplied as 'the fermenter' package. In addition, the University requires this to be sold and fitted with an electrical steam generator 'steam generator' and a recirculating water chiller 'recirculating water chiller'.

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