---
title: "Purchase of Parallel Mammalian Cell Bioreactor System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766932"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-07-05"
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# Purchase of Parallel Mammalian Cell Bioreactor System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766932

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking to purchase a small-scale parallel bioreactor system for mammalian cell culture. The procurement stage is complete, with an active contract awarded to Getinge Applikon. The deadline for bid submission was 5th July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the goods category within the Education sector. The location for delivery is in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for a bioreactor system presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the biotechnology industry. Businesses involved in supplying laboratory equipment or bioreactor systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The parallel bioreactor package required by Heriot-Watt University offers a specific niche for businesses looking to expand their presence in the educational research sector.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase a small-scale parallel bioreactor system (or several systems that can be operated in parallel) between 0.5-2.5 litres that will primarily be used for mammalian culture. Typically, this would be expected to be made up of vessels, control unit, impellor(s), bioreactor controller(s), probes, motors, touch-screen and computer and would be supplied as 'the parallel bioreactor' package.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase a small-scale parallel bioreactor system (or several systems that can be operated in parallel) between 0.5-2.5 litres that will primarily be used for mammalian culture. Typically, this would be expected to be made up of vessels, control unit, impellor(s), bioreactor controller(s), probes, motors, touch-screen and computer and would be supplied as 'the parallel bioreactor' package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509304 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GETINGE APPLIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509304
- 17 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505470

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505470
  Purchase of Parallel Mammalian Cell Bioreactor System - Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase a small-scale parallel bioreactor system (or several systems that can be operated in parallel) between 0.5-2.5 litres that will primarily be used for mammalian culture. Typically, this would be expected to be made up of vessels, control unit, impellor(s), bioreactor controller(s), probes, motors, touch-screen and computer and would be supplied as 'the parallel bioreactor' package.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509304
  Purchase of Parallel Mammalian Cell Bioreactor System - Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase a small-scale parallel bioreactor system (or several systems that can be operated in parallel) between 0.5-2.5 litres that will primarily be used for mammalian culture. Typically, this would be expected to be made up of vessels, control unit, impellor(s), bioreactor controller(s), probes, motors, touch-screen and computer and would be supplied as 'the parallel bioreactor' package.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766932
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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