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title: "Containment Unit for Freeze Dryer"
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# Containment Unit for Freeze Dryer

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dd29669-6aad-4b10-99d1-5f2db201c41c

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Containment Unit for Freeze Dryer" is initiated by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), based in Redcar, England. This tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and has a total value of £70,000. The open procurement method was adopted, with the tender period concluding on 21 January 2021, and the contract period running from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2025. This contract aims to enhance the capability of CPI's Formulation business unit in response to increasing nano medicines projects, ensuring a safe environment for operators during the freeze-drying process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and containment solutions. As the procurement was for goods, businesses that can provide innovative containment technologies or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Overall, this project could foster partnerships and growth within the scientific and pharmaceutical communities, especially for companies capable of meeting the regulatory and operational demands of such specialised equipment.

## Notice

Due to the increase in the nano medicines projects which are being carried out by the Formulation business unit at CPI, as part of the expanding pharmaceutical offering, there is a need to expand our capability to allow product freeze drying to isolate the products produced. To facilitate this a need exists for a containment unit that will protect the operator and other lab users from exposure to dust generated during the freeze-drying process. The containment must be able to protect users For more information please refer to the tender pack on https://ne1procurementservices.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f651c97b-408f-4c31-aa3f-c6d3ad262c0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLO CONTAINMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f651c97b-408f-4c31-aa3f-c6d3ad262c0e
- 6 Jan 2021 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825b76a8-aa38-4f27-bc5b-aa13e1e8e753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f651c97b-408f-4c31-aa3f-c6d3ad262c0e
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825b76a8-aa38-4f27-bc5b-aa13e1e8e753
  6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/
  Tender Advert

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