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title: "Scale Centrifugation System to Aberystwyth University"
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# Scale Centrifugation System to Aberystwyth University

Buyer: ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03988d

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## Summary

Aberystwyth University has successfully concluded a procurement for a pilot scale centrifugation system, investing a total of £275,000 (including VAT). The procurement aimed to enhance their biorefining facility by integrating advanced technology capable of handling various feedstocks to produce diverse products. The system's procurement included spares, delivery, installation, training, and two preventive maintenance visits over three years. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender originally closing on 17th February 2023. The awarded contract to GEA Mechanical Equipment UK Limited was signed on 27th February 2023, with a total contract value of £228,857. The primary industry category for this procurement was research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, specific to Aberystwyth University's Penglais Campus in Aberystwyth.

This tender opens significant business opportunities for suppliers involved in scientific equipment and maintenance services. Companies specialising in the development and support of analytical, scientific, and forecasting solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. The scale and scope of the contract, covering comprehensive delivery and ongoing maintenance, necessitate robust capability in delivering high-quality, reliable technological solutions. This procurement is particularly conducive for large enterprises like GEA Mechanical Equipment UK Limited, though it provides insight for other firms in the sector to target similar future opportunities to grow and expand their business with academic institutions.

## Notice

Aberystwyth University has received funding to invest in a pilot scale centrifugation system to the value of 275,000GBP, (INCLUDING VAT). This price is to include some spares, delivery (DDP), installation, and training costs and two preventative maintenance visits in three years. The system will form part of our existing pilot scale facility for biorefining. Work carried at the facility is varied, working on a range of feedstocks to produce a wide range of products. We would like to purchase a new centrifugal solution for a range of processes that include the recovery of protein extracts and/or fermentation products generated in our pilot scale biorefining facility or to remove particulate to provide clarified solutions for further processing through membrane systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberystwyth University has received funding to invest in a pilot scale centrifugation system to the value of 275,000GPB, (INCLUDING VAT). This price is to include some spares, delivery (DDP), installation, and training costs and two preventative maintenance visits in three years. The system will form part of our existing pilot scale facility for biorefining. Work carried at the facility is varied, working on a range of feedstocks to produce a wide range of products. We would like to purchase a new centrifugal solution for a range of processes that include the recovery of protein extracts and/or fermentation products generated in our pilot scale biorefining facility or to remove particulate to provide clarified solutions for further processing through membrane systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035318-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | £275,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,857 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3FB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
- 71351700 - Scientific prospecting services
- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035318-2024
- 18 Jan 2023 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001558-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.aber.ac.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009

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