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title: "Contract for an Automated Tissue Dissociation Instrument with Integrated Heating Capability"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154523"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Contract for an Automated Tissue Dissociation Instrument with Integrated Heating Capability

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154523

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## Summary

Swansea University, located in Swansea, has recently reached the award stage in their procurement process for an Automated Tissue Dissociation Instrument with Integrated Heating Capability. This procurement is part of the institution's effort to bolster research activities within its Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. The purchasing is classified under goods, particularly medical equipment and biomedical equipment. Miltenyi Biotec Limited, based in Woking, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 14th October 2025. The procurement process was initiated through an open method with submissions evaluated via eTenderwales, aiming for delivery by 31st March 2026, as stipulated by funding from the Higher Education Research Council (HERC).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the medical and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those offering innovative research solutions. Companies specialising in laboratory apparatus, biomedical devices, and custom engineered medical solutions could find growth potential by participating in such institutional projects. The contract, suited for consortium bids, underlines the increasing demand for precision equipment that supports interdisciplinary research. Businesses with the capability to deliver, install, and service complex medical research facilities are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially those focused on advancing academic research infrastructure.

## Notice

The purchase of this equipment will support research activities within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, housed at the Singleton Campus, with shared access for multiple research groups across disciplines such as immunology, reproductive health, oncology, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154523 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 10:07 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154523
- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154523

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlThis
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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