--- title: "711 - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Freeze Dryer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-08-03" --- # 711 - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Freeze Dryer Buyer: NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a811ff06-2ec1-454c-8442-120c62f50ad2.json) ## Summary The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) has recently concluded the procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a freeze dryer, which is classified under industrial machinery. The contract, which is part of an open procurement method, aims to support CPI's formulation platform in lyophilising aqueous based emulsions of nano and micro-particles for diverse applications. The tender period ended on 20th June 2018, and the award was officially announced on 18th July 2018. The contract spans from 23rd July 2018 to 22nd July 2022, with delivery anticipated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced machinery, particularly those providing equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Firms with expertise in manufacturing freeze drying systems, including those that offer servicing and maintenance support, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, potentially opening avenues for collaboration and innovation in the industrial machinery landscape. ## Notice The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) requires the following; CPI's Formulation platform has a requirement for a freeze dryer for lyophilising aqueous based emulsions of suspended nano and micro-particles for applications in various industries. The scope of this contract will also include the supply of consumables/spare and replacement parts and any servicing and maintenance requirements following the warranty period. The range of samples to be freeze dried could include solid core nanoparticles, biological cells and/or systems that contain API's (active pharmaceutical ingredients). The freeze dryer should be able to dry samples at temperatures below -40 degC using programmable recipes and be able to monitor the temperature of samples throughout the freeze drying process and can be controlled remotely by computer. There is a requirement that the equipment is flexible and would have both shelf drying and manifold drying capability. Please visit https://ne1procurementservices.com for further information. Additional information: We are posting this tender notice on behalf of The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI). For further information please visit the NE1 Procurement Services Ltd website - https://ne1procurementservices.com. Please do not contact CPI directly as all correspondence must be directed through the NE1 website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d21e68-d984-46c3-b462-81d4431f5b26 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WILTON | | 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 | SCIQUIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 3 Aug 2018 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d21e68-d984-46c3-b462-81d4431f5b26 - 5 Jun 2018 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62baf0d0-12f3-4798-8659-69a50ac9e289 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d21e68-d984-46c3-b462-81d4431f5b26 3rd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62baf0d0-12f3-4798-8659-69a50ac9e289 5th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ne1procurementservices.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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