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title: "Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ca9"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD"
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# Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ca9

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield, located in Queensgate, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is procuring a bioreactor and autosampler. This tender, under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the biochemical analysers category, necessitating delivery, installation, and commissioning by the end of June 2026. The procurement process follows an open competition method considered below threshold, with the official contract initiation marked by a tender publication on 10th February 2026 and planned contract execution from 2nd April 2026 to 2nd April 2027. The procurement has reached the award stage, highlighting T&J Bio-engineering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. as the supplier, with the contract valued at £190,000.00 in goods.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of automated laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in scalable microbial and mammalian cell culture systems. The requirements for precise control over critical process parameters and capabilities for parallel operations across multiple vessels offer growth potential for firms venturing into advanced laboratory solutions. Large-scale enterprises with robust technical support, maintenance services, and capabilities in real-time monitoring and data acquisition are best positioned to pursue similar opportunities within the public sector. The comprehensive warranty and preventive maintenance stipulated bolster service provision prospects, paving the way for continued engagement and expansion within the United Kingdom's sub-central government procurement landscape.

## Notice

The University seeks to procure a fully automated, laboratory-scale bioreactor system suitable for microbial and mammalian cell culture, capable of parallel operation across multiple vessels with precise control of critical process parameters (including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, agitation, and gas flow) as a minimum requirement. The bioreactor system must be autoclavable vessel, with a working volume fall into the range of 50-500 mL, enabling scalable workflows for process development, optimization, and early-stage scale-up. The solution must include an integrated control workstation for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and process control, as well as a dedicated offline workstation or software environment for advanced data analysis, process modelling, and high-throughput experimentation. An automated sampling system (autosampler) suitable for direct integration with the proposed bioreactor system is required. The autosampler shall enable sterile, reproducible, and programmable sampling of liquid culture during fermentation or bioprocess operations, with minimal operator intervention. Equipment should be targeted for delivery, installation, and commissioning by the end of June 2026. At least a comprehensive 2-year warranty package, including preventive maintenance, software updates, and technical support, is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T&J BIO-ENGINEERING (SHANGHAI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011928-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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