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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ffbc8fe-969d-4d46-ad5c-c12152de3e5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking a supplier for the provision and installation of a high-performance bench-top bioreactor system, identified by the tender title (NU/1427). This contract falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with an estimated value of £130,000. The procurement is currently at the award stage, and the contract period is set to commence on 27th November 2018 and conclude on 28th February 2019. The tender had a submission deadline of 29th October 2018, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically to Newcastle University’s Procurement Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in laboratory equipment manufacturing and installation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in biotechnological equipment. Companies equipped to provide not only the bioreactor system but also necessary training and after-sales support will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With the emphasis on delivering a cutting-edge solution, businesses that can demonstrate innovative applications of microbial and cell culture technology will be particularly competitive in this procurement process.

## 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. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832ad57c-3960-4d11-af26-126db283d48f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,300 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832ad57c-3960-4d11-af26-126db283d48f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832ad57c-3960-4d11-af26-126db283d48f
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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