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title: "(NU/1751) Freeze drying and packaging of large volume aqueous solution generated from large scale fermentation processes"
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# (NU/1751) Freeze drying and packaging of large volume aqueous solution generated from large scale fermentation processes

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e24aa0f1-2f81-469d-b874-81ca654198b0

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to a contract initiated by Newcastle University for the freeze drying and packaging of large-volume aqueous solutions derived from large-scale fermentation processes. This successful tender, classified under packaging and related services, has a total value of £10,000 and was completed with an active award to European Freeze Dry, valued at £10,620. The contract period runs from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 15th February 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in freeze drying, packaging, and related services to engage with Newcastle University. Businesses capable of handling large-scale aqueous solutions and proficient in biopesticide packaging could significantly benefit from participating in similar tenders, enhancing their project portfolios and business growth potential in the agricultural and biotechnological sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to engage the services of a freeze drying company to freeze dry and package aqueous solutions containing protein-based biopesticides generated from large scale fermentation processes. Samples will be supplied for processing in 1 batch and will be available on 1st March 2022. We require freeze drying of approximately 200 litres of aqueous solution containing a mixture of protein and carbohydrates. Once freeze dried we require the product to be packaged in air-tight containers or pouches and delivered to Newcastle University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06793ec4-4f7f-4f29-99fb-4eaff3020e37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,620 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN FREEZE DRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42214200 - Dryers for agricultural products
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06793ec4-4f7f-4f29-99fb-4eaff3020e37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06793ec4-4f7f-4f29-99fb-4eaff3020e37
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46dcc45b-2c80-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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