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title: "202223/1391- Supply of a Bespoke Research Insect Bioreactor"
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# 202223/1391- Supply of a Bespoke Research Insect Bioreactor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99ee176c-3765-4f42-bcbf-53a0604669d6

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has initiated a public procurement process for the supply of a bespoke insect bioreactor for their Research Farm. The contract is valued at £310,000 GBP and follows a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure. The tender period ends on 9th October 2022, with the contract expected to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 1st August 2024. The procurement is classified under the 'goods' category, specifically relating to 'Biochemical analysers'. The University is based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialising in biochemical analysers and insect raising technologies, to engage with the University of Leeds. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process highlights their suitability. Businesses interested in research and development partnerships or supplying unique demonstrator platforms related to insect bioreactors on livestock slurries and manures may find this tender process aligned with their expertise and offerings.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is looking to purchase a bespoke insect raising unit to be sited at the University's Research Farm. The insect bioreactor will provide a unique demonstrator platform, i.e. mimicking a commercial set up whilst facilitating research on raising insects on livestock slurries and manures, exclusively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd3580e-8aa0-4bd8-a554-463e4a681534 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd3580e-8aa0-4bd8-a554-463e4a681534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd3580e-8aa0-4bd8-a554-463e4a681534
  7th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Biochemical-analysers./Y6944T9866
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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