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title: "Supply and servicing of a R&D Scale Freeze Drying Equipment"
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# Supply and servicing of a R&D Scale Freeze Drying Equipment

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc5db15f-08a9-4024-a708-9ff796c49e56

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is seeking tenders for the supply and servicing of a replacement R&D scale freeze drying equipment. This procurement, classified under the industry of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses), is taking place through an open procedure. The procurement process, currently in the tender amendment stage, involves the North East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders by 29th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 6th December 2024 and ending on 5th December 2025. Key details to include in the tender response are the price, average lead time, warranty information, offered discounts, and any installation or commissioning costs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) looking to supply and service high-precision laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced with freeze drying units, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The open procedure nature of this tender allows smaller businesses to compete effectively on a level playing field, promoting fair competition and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

CPI is tendering for a replacement floor standing freeze dryer unit. As a minimum, responses to tender should include price, average lead time, warranty information, discounts offered and details of any costs that may be incurred as part of installation/commissioning. For more information please see the tender documentation, that is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Additional information: For more information please see the tender documentation, that is free to access on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345a010e-c1b9-4ab0-9e9c-ea39e65a0de7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345a010e-c1b9-4ab0-9e9c-ea39e65a0de7
- 6 Nov 2024 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345a010e-c1b9-4ab0-9e9c-ea39e65a0de7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345a010e-c1b9-4ab0-9e9c-ea39e65a0de7
  7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/

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