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title: "Equipment including single use bioreactors, biosealers, biowelders, benchtop controllers for stirred and rocking motion systems plus Single Use Centrifugal systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatment for research and development, education/teaching and training"
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# Equipment including single use bioreactors, biosealers, biowelders, benchtop controllers for stirred and rocking motion systems plus Single Use Centrifugal systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatment for research and development, education/teaching and training

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1cccf5b-809b-403d-b4ed-ffc450dd0504

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the purchase of equipment including single-use bioreactors, biosealers, and biowelders, to be used in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatment. The contract, valued at £61,000 GBP, was awarded to Sartorius Stedim UK Limited through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on May 31, 2022, with the contract period scheduled from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The procurement was in the goods category and the delivery address is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses involved in biomedical equipment and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, tailored towards SMEs, signaling a chance for smaller businesses to engage. The tender, focused on equipment for gene therapy research, has the potential to foster innovation and collaboration within the industry, especially for businesses looking to expand and contribute to advanced healthcare solutions.

## Notice

Purchase of Biosealer and Biowelder, their installation, IQ/QA service for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield. The intention to award a contract as a 'Negotiated Procedure without a prior call for competition' was previously published as a Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (Notice Reference: 2021/S 000-031496) on 16/12/2021 and contract award notice (publication reference 2022/S 000-020442) on 27/07/2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2012 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce1a89c-f37a-474e-a4a1-df3b311cd543 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARTORIUS STEDIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce1a89c-f37a-474e-a4a1-df3b311cd543

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce1a89c-f37a-474e-a4a1-df3b311cd543
  7th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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