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title: "250321 Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice."
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# 250321 Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0bf

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process related to the contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for mice, specifically within the Biological Services Unit at the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences. The procurement follows an open procedure under Northern Irish devolved regulations and adheres to the legal basis defined by the UK Procurement Act 2023. Sable Systems Europe GmbH was awarded the contract on 26th January 2026, and the contract is set to continue until 25th January 2029, with an option to extend maintenance and other ancillary aspects for a further ten years from the end date or the equipment's useful life. The project is located in Belfast, United Kingdom, within the government administrative region UKN06, and falls under the industry category of laboratory and precision equipment for research purposes.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those focused on research and testing. With Queen's University Belfast prioritising technical aspects such as sustainability, serviceability, and ease of use alongside competitive pricing, businesses with expertise in advanced monitoring systems and animal behaviour phenotyping may find lucrative growth prospects. The open procedure and the acceptance of bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suggest that smaller companies with innovative solutions could effectively compete. Businesses that can navigate integration challenges and foresee emerging technological trends stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

## 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.

### 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/014668-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £391,250 |
| Lots value | £391,250 |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| Contracts value | £370,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SABLE SYSTEMS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 20:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085609-2025
- 21 Nov 2025 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076150-2025
- 13 Nov 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2025
- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073668-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014668-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085609-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076150-2025
  21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073668-2025
  13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  QUB Tender Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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