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title: "(NU/1427) Supply & Installation of a high performance bench-top bioreactor system for parallel microbial or cell culture"
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# (NU/1427) Supply & Installation of a high performance bench-top bioreactor system for parallel microbial or cell culture

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10579ef6-4a55-4ea0-9f16-2e27d120a5ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the "(NU/1427) Supply & Installation of a high performance bench-top bioreactor system for parallel microbial or cell culture". This project falls under the laboratory equipment category and is located in the North East of England. Currently in the tender stage, expressions of interest must be submitted by Monday, 29th October 2018 at 12:00 BST. The total estimated value of the contract is £130,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 6th November 2018 and end by 14th January 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies, particularly those capable of delivering high-performance systems or custom solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in biotechnological applications and systems integration. Therefore, companies focusing on innovative bioreactor designs and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their market reach within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Newcastle University's interdisciplinary group focusing on Synthetic Biology, is studying the stability of the synthetic DNA sequences inserted in different microorganism species and how good they produce a specific compound under different conditions. To do this, they need a cutting-edge bioreactor capable of managing multiple samples at once in a low volume. More detail can be found in the tender documentation which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the ITT event, which can be done at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1427. The deadline for expressing an interest is Monday 29th October 2018 at 12:00 BST.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1176fdc3-5c87-4b79-ba05-431a5696aef9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 14 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1176fdc3-5c87-4b79-ba05-431a5696aef9
- 15 Oct 2018 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6591ca-0258-416d-b0bf-ed1021cba87f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1176fdc3-5c87-4b79-ba05-431a5696aef9
  15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6591ca-0258-416d-b0bf-ed1021cba87f
  15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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