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title: "Containerised insect rearing system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1f"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
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# Containerised insect rearing system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1f

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## Summary

The University of York has awarded the contract for the provision of a Containerised insect rearing system to MANA BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED. This procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, seeks a turnkey, plug-and-play solution to be delivered ready for operational use upon connecting to an external power and water supply. The contract, valued at £212,555.80, commences immediately, with an operational period extending to 1 June 2027. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, reflecting a complete stage as of 19 February 2026, underscoring a vital development in the University's innovative projects at its Heslington campus in York, United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment like MANA BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED. With a value of £170,000 and operating within the open competition framework, businesses adept in delivering advanced technological solutions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The requirement for a fully operational system encourages suppliers who offer end-to-end assembly and deployment services to engage, enhancing their portfolio within the academic sector and extending their reach across sub-central government procurement initiatives.

## Notice

The provision of a Containerised insect rearing system. To include a fully assembled, containerised insect-rearing system that is turnkey and plug-and-play. The unit must be delivered fully operational, requiring only connection to the external power and water supply by the University to commence operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015914-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £212,555 |

## 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 | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANA BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015914-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085222-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015914-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085222-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/
- https://www.flybox.bio
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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