---
title: "Provision of a Freeze Dryer"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144912"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2024-10-21"
---

# Provision of a Freeze Dryer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144912

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has recently awarded a contract under the NutriReValorise project, aimed at nutrient recovery from wastewaters, slurries, and digestates. The procurement process, which was in the Award stage as of 21 October 2024, concluded with the selection of Gpe Scientific Limited to supply a freeze dryer. The awarded contract for the provision of laboratory equipment, specifically a freeze dryer essential for research, was signed on 15 October 2024. The project, funded by the UK Government and administered locally by Powys County Council, is located in Pontypridd, Wales, and focuses on the scientific and laboratory equipment industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying freeze dryers and similar analytical equipment could greatly benefit from such public procurement processes. By securing contracts like this, businesses can expand their market presence within the academic and research sectors. The University of South Wales, acting as the contracting authority, has employed an open procurement method through the eTenderWales portal, signifying a transparent and competitive process conducive to fostering business growth for relevant suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

The University of South Wales (USW) is conducting a research and development project called NutriReValorise that is funded by the UK Government , and administered locally by Powys County Council. The project is focused on nutrient recovery from wastewaters, slurries and digestates, specifically targeting phosphate and ammonium recovery and use. As part of this project, the university is seeking to procure a freeze dryer for processing multiple research samples including microbial cells, typically ranging from 10 to 200 ml. This equipment is crucial to the success of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144912 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 10:09 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144912
- 30 Sep 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144912

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.gpescientific.co.uk

## Provenance

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