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title: "CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD"
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# CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7600ac85-8d0c-4434-a057-686bb588975d

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), located in Redcar, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "CR4 Process Vessels - AWARD." This contract focuses on the design and construction of bespoke clean-in-place process vessels, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The procurement reached the award stage, with an active award dated 6 August 2024, and contracts are expected to run from 14 August 2024 to 13 August 2028. The work is set to be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland, and the contract's value is £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of precision laboratory equipment, especially for those with capabilities in designing integrated systems. Suppliers that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The winning suppliers include Axi Design and Engineering Ltd, Axium Process Ltd, Buttimer Engineering, and Suncombe Ltd, which demonstrates that businesses in related engineering and design sectors can find growth opportunities through similar contracts.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for the following requirements; the design and construction of bespoke clean in place Process vessels capable of communicating with other systems as part of an integrated manufacturing processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537eeb37-c490-41fb-9d14-a4b9704bf379 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AXI DESIGN AND ENGINEERING; AXIUM PROCESS; BUTTIMER ENGINEERING; SUNCOMBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537eeb37-c490-41fb-9d14-a4b9704bf379
- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537eeb37-c490-41fb-9d14-a4b9704bf379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537eeb37-c490-41fb-9d14-a4b9704bf379
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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