--- title: "Continuous Flow Reaction System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Continuous Flow Reaction System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e34f.json) ## Summary The University of York, representing a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a Continuous Flow Reaction System, primarily intended for the Chemistry Department. This procurement, with the award concluded on 5th February 2026, was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The project encompasses the delivery, installation, training, and maintenance of an integrated system to explore various chemical processes, such as polymer synthesis and electrochemistry. The procurement was classified under the laboratory and precision equipment category, with the system to be delivered to York, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is active until 31st March 2027, with potential for an extended warranty of up to 36 months. This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory and precision instruments, especially those capable of providing comprehensive service packages including installation and training. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like VAPOURTEC LTD, the awarded supplier, exemplify ideal participants, particularly those skilled in integrating advanced chemical processing systems. The open competition method allows diverse businesses to demonstrate their capabilities, fostering growth through potential collaborations with a leading academic institution. Such projects not only expand market presence in the academic sector but also allow businesses to innovate by meeting the specific, sophisticated needs of a prestigious university's scientific facilities. ## Notice An integrated system for exploring a variety of chemistries in flow, including polymer synthesis, biocatalysis, gel-flow, peptide synthesis, catalysis, electrochemistry. The scope of services is to include the delivery and installation of the system, training and ongoing support and maintenance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extended warranty of 24 months (36 months in total) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010356-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | £130,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £155,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VAPOURTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010356-2026 - 18 Nov 2025 at 13:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074772-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 13:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074771-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 13:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074770-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074763-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010356-2026 5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074772-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074771-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074770-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074763-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.vapourtec.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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