Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler

University of HuddersfieldcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064ca9Procurement Act 2023closed for bids
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Estimated value

£160k

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Awarded value

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0

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1

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Published

10 Feb 2026

Deadline 24 Feb 2026

Description

The University seeks to procure a fully automated, laboratory-scale bioreactor system suitable for microbial and mammalian cell culture, capable of parallel operation across multiple vessels with precise control of critical process parameters (including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, agitation, and gas flow) as a minimum requirement. The bioreactor system must be autoclavable vessel, with a working volume fall into the range of 50-500 mL, enabling scalable workflows for process development, optimization, and early-stage scale-up. The solution must include an integrated control workstation for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and process control, as well as a dedicated offline workstation or software environment for advanced data analysis, process modelling, and high-throughput experimentation. An automated sampling system (autosampler) suitable for direct integration with the proposed bioreactor system is required. The autosampler shall enable sterile, reproducible, and programmable sampling of liquid culture during fermentation or bioprocess operations, with minimal operator intervention. Equipment should be targeted for delivery, installation, and commissioning by the end of June 2026. At least a comprehensive 2-year warranty package, including preventive maintenance, software updates, and technical support, is required. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Biochemical-analysers./AB8X89Y253 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AB8X89Y253

Scope

Reference
HUD-AS-022
Total value
£160,000 excluding VAT
£192,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
09 Mar 2026 to 09 Mar 2026
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
38434500

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1price50.00%
Criterion 2quality50.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
17 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm
Submission deadline
24 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission address
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition