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title: "202223/1391- Supply of a Bespoke Research Insect Bioreactor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0366aa"
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# 202223/1391- Supply of a Bespoke Research Insect Bioreactor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0366aa

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the supply of a bespoke research insect bioreactor. The procurement process was carried out through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The University aims to set up this bioreactor at its Research Farm in Leeds. The contract, valued at £335,000 GBP, was signed on February 27, 2023, and the award was granted to Entocycle.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the biochemical analysers industry. The University of Leeds is seeking suppliers who can provide expertise in developing unique insect bioreactors for research purposes. Companies interested in innovative solutions for insect rearing on livestock slurries may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of a bespoke insect raising unit to be sited at the University's Research Farm. The insect bioreactor will provide a unique demonstrator platform, i.e. mimicking a commercial set up whilst facilitating research on raising insects on livestock slurries and manures, exclusively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a bespoke insect raising unit to be sited at the University's Research Farm. The insect bioreactor will provide a unique demonstrator platform, i.e. mimicking a commercial set up whilst facilitating research on raising insects on livestock slurries and manures, exclusively. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y6944T9866

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024933-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | £310,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £335,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTOCYCLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024933-2023
- 7 Sep 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025142-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=804672626
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y6944T9866
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Biochemical-analysers./Y6944T9866

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