---
title: "Set up of Project SusPack"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dedf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "The University Of Kent"
published: "2026-08-07"
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# Set up of Project SusPack

Buyer: The University Of Kent  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dedf

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## Summary

The University of Kent procured a specialist supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) setup for Project SusPack, an Innovate UK project. The equipment is required to complete the project’s objectives and was developed and supplied by Core Separations. The procurement covers goods associated with pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement was managed by the University of Kent, a public authority based in Canterbury. The identified supplier is SCIMED LTD, a Stockport-based small and medium-sized enterprise. The purchase appears focused on a specific laboratory or pharmaceutical research setup rather than a general equipment supply, with the supplier providing access to an established scCO2 system and the associated specialist supply capability.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The University of Kent used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, on the basis that the scCO2 setup was available from a sole supplier. The contract was awarded to SCIMED LTD on 7 August 2026 for £30,705 including tax, with an anticipated contract period from 19 August 2026 to 19 August 2027. The award is active and relates to one completed lot. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 19 August 2026. The evaluation outcome therefore reflects a single-source procurement rather than a competitive assessment of multiple bids, and the selected supplier is the named provider of the required setup.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of Kent for specialist scCO2 equipment supporting pharmaceutical or research activity, particularly where a project depends on a defined system and its established supply route. Suppliers would be credible for future requirements if they can provide comparable supercritical carbon dioxide setups, understand their use in pharmaceutical or laboratory environments, and support delivery for research projects. Relevant capability includes supplying technically specified equipment, coordinating with the original developer or manufacturer where necessary, and providing dependable technical knowledge for installation, use or ongoing support. Businesses with experience in university research procurement, Innovate UK-funded projects, and specialist pharmacy or pharmaceutical equipment may be well placed to compete if a comparable requirement returns.

## Notice

Sole supplier of the scCO2 setup developed and supplied by Core Separations. These are required for the successful completion of the goals set in the Innovate UK project named SusPack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075192-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,705 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | The University Of Kent |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Postcode area | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIMED LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075192-2026
- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075188-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075192-2026
  7th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075188-2026
  7th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- http://www.scimed.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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