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title: "Process Sensors and Probes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cf5"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# Process Sensors and Probes

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cf5

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), based in Redcar, United Kingdom, is engaging in a public procurement process to establish a panel of suppliers for process sensors and probes applicable to fermentation processes. The tender is currently in the active stage with open procurement procedures, aimed at securing goods within the industry category of manufacturing and biotechnology. The procurement encompasses two lots: one for process-critical probes and the other for O2 sensors and membrane kits. Interested parties must submit their bids by 8th June 2026, with the award period concluding on 13th July 2026. Following successful bid submissions, contracts are intended to begin on 23rd July 2026, lasting until 22nd July 2030, offering a robust timeframe for business engagement.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in biotechnology equipment, particularly those capable of supplying sensors and probes that integrate with existing bioreactor systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially welcome to participate, with criteria that favour quality and competitive pricing. Being part of a multi-supplier framework agreement allows selected suppliers to respond flexibly to CPI's ongoing requirements, thereby increasing their exposure to various commercial projects. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as key contributors to CPI's research and development efforts, fostering innovation in fermentation processes and enabling sustainable growth and collaboration within the biotechnology sector.

## Notice

CPI are looking to establish a panel of suppliers to provide CPI with Probes, Sensors and accompanying equipment to be used during Fermentation processes. This tender is to cover the call-off requirements as and when required by CPI. This framework agreement is split into the following lots: * Lot 1 - Supply of Process Critical Probes for control of Microbial Fermentation and Mammalian Cell Culture Processes. * Lot 2 - Supply of O2 sensors and membrane kits for fermentation processes.

### Lot Information

Supply of Process Critical Probes for control of Microbial Fermentation and Mammalian Cell Culture Processes.

This lot is for supply of probes used for the online measurement of process critical parameters at a variety of bioreactor scales. Such probes will allow for enhanced in-process control of fermentation/cell culture processes and streamline operational workflows and should be able to integrate with established commercially available bioreactor/fermenter systems and process control software.

Supply of O2 sensors and membrane kits for fermentation processes

This lot is for the ongoing supply of O2 Sensors and Membrane Kits, these are to be used at various CPI platforms moving forward for a wide range of small scale and large scale commercial projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 33141641 - Probes
- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038658-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-cpi.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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