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title: "Supply of Microbial & Mammalian Fermenters, Bioreactors and Associated Analytical Equipment"
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# Supply of Microbial & Mammalian Fermenters, Bioreactors and Associated Analytical Equipment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b127621-40f3-4f90-b308-7aa7cd6368be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Supply of Microbial & Mammalian Fermenters, Bioreactors and Associated Analytical Equipment" was awarded to the CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED. The contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 15,000,000. The tender period ended on November 15, 2022, and the contract spans from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2026. The top suppliers selected for this opportunity are Sartorius Stedim UK LTD, Applikon Biotechnology UK, Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd, Infors UK Ltd, Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG, I&L Biosystems UK Ltd, Nova Biomedical, and Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the field of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment supply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in supplying microbial and mammalian fermenters, bioreactors, and analytical equipment are well-suited to compete. The contract being awarded to multiple suppliers indicates a potential for growth and collaboration across various segments of the industry. Businesses interested in providing ongoing maintenance, servicing, and consumables for such equipment should explore partnership possibilities with the CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED to enhance their market presence and revenue streams.

## Notice

This framework agreement is to cover the ongoing supply, maintenance, servicing and consumables for microbial & mammalian fermenters, bioreactors and associated analytical equipment. An indicative list of the equipment we envisage being ordered under this tender is provided in Appendix 1 of the tender pack, however, this is just an indicative list and successful vendors will be expected to supply similar equipment that falls within the scope of this tender that is not on this list. This list also includes existing equipment requiring servicing, maintenance and support throughout the duration of this framework. For more information, please download the tender from https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/message.aspx?id=NOTICEPUB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bbd95a-c7ae-4449-9a7a-fce104265595 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | APPLIKON BIOTECHNOLOGY; BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM; GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS; HEINRICH FRINGS; I&L BIOSYSTEMS; INFORS; NOVA BIOMEDICAL; SARTORIUS STEDIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bbd95a-c7ae-4449-9a7a-fce104265595
- 14 Oct 2022 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa747ef-82bd-4430-93e6-af6e1ea4764c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bbd95a-c7ae-4449-9a7a-fce104265595
  2nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa747ef-82bd-4430-93e6-af6e1ea4764c
  14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
  The tender pack can be downloaded from Public Contracts Scotland https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Notice URLs

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/message.aspx?id=NOTICEPUB

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