---
title: "Supply/Installation of Freeze Dryer for Pilot scale operations (NIBF1)."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06011d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Supply/Installation of Freeze Dryer for Pilot scale operations (NIBF1).

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06011d

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited for the supply and installation of a freeze dryer to support pilot-scale operations at its National Industrial Biotechnology Facility. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Redcar, UK, the facility accommodates various bioreactor scales for fermentation processes. The contracting process reached the award stage on 13 March 2026, having initiated the tender on 7 January 2026. An open procurement method was employed, described as below threshold - open competition, with the contract period running from 12 March 2026 to 11 September 2027.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses engaging in the manufacture of laboratory and precision equipment, especially those with expertise in installing specialised machinery for biotechnology applications. The winning supplier was Frozen in Time Ltd, an SME located at York Road Industrial Park, Sheriff Hutton, which specialises in freeze-drying technology. Business growth can be achieved by similar SMEs aiming to supply equipment for pilot plant operations and seeking to become suppliers for public undertakings or similar scopes. Given the completion status of the contract, potential suppliers can look at criteria such as product specification, lead time, after-sales support, and competitive pricing to strengthen future bids.

## Notice

CPI's National Industrial Biotechnology Facility (NIBF1) is a pilot plant containing a range of bioreactor scales from 10L to 750L. This specification is for the purchase of a freeze dryer to support pilot scale operations, to process material produced through fermentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023090-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,599 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FROZEN IN TIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023090-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023090-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001124-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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