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title: "Framework for Automation Solutions and Specialist Consumables"
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# Framework for Automation Solutions and Specialist Consumables

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f7001d9-3efc-40ba-8a0a-4756429a4c95

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for Automation Solutions and Specialist Consumables." This initiative aims to support lab automation needs for their Formulation business unit at the Coxon Building facility located in Redcar, England. The total value of the framework is £10 million, and it includes four distinct lots focused on the purchase of new automation platforms, solutions for existing robotic platforms, and specialist consumables. The tender period ended on 4 December 2019, with the contract active from 1 January 2020 to 1 January 2024.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation solutions, laboratory equipment, and support services. Companies engaged in the design, installation, and maintenance of robotic platforms, as well as suppliers of laboratory consumables, could effectively compete for this tender. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically welcomed, making this a potential avenue for growth for innovative and agile businesses within the automation and laboratory supply sector.

## Notice

CPI wish to appoint a series of suppliers to support our lab automation requirements, primarily for our Formulation business unit based at our Coxon Building facility, through the support of our existing robotic platforms with upgrades, maintenance and ongoing consumable supply, and with the provision of new robotic platforms. The scope of supply for equipment purchases under this tender will include the supply and installation of equipment, with the option of commissioning the equipment if required. Purchases may include any design work, packing and shipping, training of users, maintenance, upgrades and ongoing running costs. This tender is split into 4 lots; * Lot 1 - Purchase of new automation platforms * Lot 2 - Purchase of automation solutions for existing Chemspeed robotic platforms * Lot 3 - Purchase of automation solutions for existing Labman robotic platforms * Lot 4 - Purchase of specialist consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae41c33-4a89-4c76-b491-8e7b5ca7ad37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CHEMSPEED TECHNOLOGIES; LABMAN AUTOMATION; NORTH ENGLAND LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae41c33-4a89-4c76-b491-8e7b5ca7ad37
- 5 Nov 2019 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55105f6-490c-4260-84f9-4d8a822d0610

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae41c33-4a89-4c76-b491-8e7b5ca7ad37
  12th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55105f6-490c-4260-84f9-4d8a822d0610
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed72fbd2-ca35-4109-afcc-bdbf38d8e2cd
  Tender Pack
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/
  Tender Advert

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