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title: "250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice."
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# 250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab32

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has undertaken a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice, under the title "250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice." This procurement falls under the industry category of Detection and Analysis Apparatus and is geographically located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Northern Irish region (UKN06). The process has seen various stages, beginning with planning, progressing to tender, and reaching a tender cancellation as of 13 November 2025, due to amendments needed in the tender documents. Prior to the cancellation, the procurement had moved through the planning phase with preliminary market engagement having taken place, and the tender was actively seeking submissions until 6 November 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in metabolic and behavioural phenotyping systems. It is well-suited for companies that have capabilities in providing cutting-edge technology with high accuracy and data collection performance. The procurement also highlights the potential for long-term business growth, with a contract period extending initially for ten years with an option for renewal based on equipment lifecycle. The open procurement method facilitates fair competition, allowing SMEs to participate, provided they meet the mandatory specifications and can adeptly manage related risks, such as technological evolution and integration challenges, throughout the contract lifecycle.

## Notice

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Biological Services Unit (BSU) wishes to purchase and install a rodent metabolic cage system at the BSU, which can offer high-resolution, real-time collection of metabolic, and behavioural phenotyping data in mice. This includes simultaneously measuring energy expenditure, food and water consumption and physical activity in live animals. * Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. * No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development, consumables & ancillary items, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

### Planning Information

Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation.
Feedback from the PME has been considered and incorporated into the procurement strategy and documentation, ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and value for money in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073542-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £391,250 |
| Lots value | £391,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 13:37 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073542-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 06:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063963-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073542-2025
  13th November 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063963-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2025
  9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Tender documents can be accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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