--- title: "Micro-fermentation Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Micro-fermentation Platform Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b5c5764-c666-4ca3-9c7f-147ca8a2311e.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Micro-fermentation Platform, which falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. This tender is classified as a procurement process for goods and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th September 2017. The successful bidder will provide a high-throughput automated fermentation system capable of monitoring various process parameters, with the contract expected to commence on 29th September 2017 and conclude by 28th March 2018. Interested parties must register to access the tender documentation via the specified website. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, biotechnology, and automated systems. Companies with capabilities in developing and supplying advanced scientific instruments or those experienced in industrial biotechnology applications will find this tender particularly relevant. This project is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), emphasising its potential impact on sustainable manufacturing processes across various sectors, including healthcare and renewable energy. ## Notice Purchase of a micro-scale parallel automated fermentation platform capable of online monitoring of multiple process parameters. Scientific advances in industrial biotechnology (IB) and bio-based chemicals production have the potential to transform the global industrial landscape revolutionising sustainable manufacturing processes across all industrial sectors, including healthcare, sustainable energy, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, novel materials and bioremediation. In fact, many of the challenges faced by industry and society (including energy demand and efficiency, replacement of fossil fuels and dealing with pollution, resource efficiency, food security, climate change and energy shortages) can now be tackled by bio-based production technologies. To exploit the potential of IB a thorough understanding of the performance of production strains and scale-up processes is critical. A high-throughput bench top micro-fermentation system is required to provide solutions to a major challenge area of process/clone validation prior to extensive scale up studies. The funding for this purchase is from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) who will pay for this equipment on the basis of a strictly cash limited sum which is also subject to certain time constraints. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c10fea-8d8b-41f9-b9ce-a6b3162f7806 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c10fea-8d8b-41f9-b9ce-a6b3162f7806 - 17 Aug 2017 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c10fea-8d8b-41f9-b9ce-a6b3162f7806 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c10fea-8d8b-41f9-b9ce-a6b3162f7806 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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