--- title: "CPI NIBF2 Digital Factory Capability build and ongoing Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)" published: "2024-08-28" --- # CPI NIBF2 Digital Factory Capability build and ongoing Support Services Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd6d77e7-95a7-4a49-946a-e5a4ba15dffc.json) ## Summary The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has initiated a tender for the "CPI NIBF2 Digital Factory Capability Build and Ongoing Support Services". This procurement, currently in the tender stage, focuses on building a 'digital factory' for the National Industrial Biotechnology Facility 2 (NIBF2) plant, located in Redcar, United Kingdom. The NIBF2 plant specialises in the batch manufacturing of protein-based food and feed via bio-fermentation, employing Siemens DCS controllers and Siemens PCS7 software, and was commissioned in 2022. The procurement employs an open procedure method, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, and the contract set to run from 8th November 2024 to 7th November 2028. This procurement falls under the computer control system industry category (CPV code: 48151000). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of digital factory systems, particularly those specialising in computer control systems and installation services of guidance and control systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a lucrative opportunity for agile and innovative companies looking to expand their services within the biotechnology and automation sectors. The procurement activities will not only enhance the capabilities of the NIBF2 plant but also provide a platform for businesses to demonstrate and scale their technological solutions in a high-profile industrial setting. ## Notice This procurement activity will facilitate several purchases that when combined will form part of a 'digital factory' capability build (and industrial demonstrator) for CPI's National Industrial Biotechnology Facility 2 (NIBF2) plant. This plant is utilised for the batch manufacturing of protein-based food and feed via bio-fermentation. The newest configuration of the NIBF2 plant was commissioned in 2022 and is controlled and automated utilising Siemens DCS controllers and Siemens PCS7 software. This procurement activity will facilitate purchase for the service contract for CPI's NIBF2 plant. This plant is utilised for the batch manufacturing of protein-based food and feed via bio-fermentation. The plant was commissioned in 2022 and is controlled and automated utilising Siemens DCS controllers and Siemens PCS7 software. 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/0b532a2b-1a04-4aa1-aa0c-7f5b90ef732f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2028 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 48151000 - Computer control system - 51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems ## Release History - 28 Aug 2024 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b532a2b-1a04-4aa1-aa0c-7f5b90ef732f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b532a2b-1a04-4aa1-aa0c-7f5b90ef732f 28th August 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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