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title: "GB-Bath: Cell Disruptor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e8bf2d9-6add-429c-a963-9e32da279868"
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# GB-Bath: Cell Disruptor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e8bf2d9-6add-429c-a963-9e32da279868

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently conducting a tender for a cell disruptor as part of their Biotech Suite project, which aims to provide advanced protein production and analytical capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics, with a total contract value of £50,000 and a minimum budget of £25,000. The tender period is set to close on 2nd December 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 13th December 2021 and continue until 31st January 2022. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and follows an open procurement method, allowing multiple suppliers to submit their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing of laboratory equipment and related goods. Businesses specialising in innovative solutions for biotechnological needs or those with expertise in supply chain operations for scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete. The University encourages tender submissions based on the established selection criteria, thus fostering an inclusive competitive landscape that could benefit SMEs looking to expand their market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Bath is establishing a Biotech Suite, which will give both internal and external users access to state-of-the-art protein production and analytical equipment. We require a cell disruptor to process the amount of cell paste generated by three incubators and a fermentor. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e068f-cbed-470c-b69f-9f4f432d6a79 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e068f-cbed-470c-b69f-9f4f432d6a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e068f-cbed-470c-b69f-9f4f432d6a79
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Cell-Disruptor/DF69WM2D57
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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