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title: "Supply of Bioreactors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b3bb"
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published: "2025-04-08"
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# Supply of Bioreactors

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3bb

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## Summary

Bangor University is undertaking a procurement process for the "Supply of Bioreactors" as part of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project. This project aims to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy through the development of a microbial culture scale-up facility. This procurement is in the Tender stage with an open procedure method, classified under the "Biochemical analysers" industry category. The tender process began on 4th November 2024, with the closing date for submissions set for 5th December 2024. The bioreactors will be delivered to Henfaes Farm, Abergwyngregyn in North Wales (region UKL12). The procurement covers two lots: a large bioreactor with steam generator and smaller bioreactors, including associated consumables and additional services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in biochemical analysers and microbial culture technologies. The procurement process ensures that businesses can benefit from added value and sustainability components, technical support, resources, warranty, and deliver community benefits aligning with social and environmental considerations. Both SMEs and larger suppliers with expertise in bioreactor instrumentation hardware and software are encouraged to compete, with award criteria heavily weighted towards quality and price. This procurement could foster long-term partnerships and provide suppliers with the chance to contribute to an innovative and environmentally conscious project, ultimately aiding economic and industrial transformation in the region.

## Notice

The aim of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project is to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy by developing a state of the art microbial culture scale up facility. This project will explore the use of biological processes as low carbon alternatives to products and industrial manufacturing processes. Bangor University is looking to purchase 1 large bioreactor with steam generator and 2 smaller bioreactors.

### Lot Information

Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator

Bioreactor for cultivation of e.coli combined with integral steamer unit and chiller unit. Total volume of 300L with working volume capacity of between 35L and 200L. Further details available within the specification document

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.

Small Bioreactors

1L to 3L Total Volume with a min/max working volume 200 ml to 2L. for Batch, Fed-Batch, Perfusion and Continuous cultivation

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £647,193 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2025
- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035656-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340

## Provenance

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