Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

University of Huddersfield

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVLZ-8691-TYWT

Address:

Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK

Contact name:

Thomas Atkinson

Email:

t.atkinson2@hud.ac.uk

Telephone:

01484 258747

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler

Reference number:

HUD-AS-022

Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES

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

Total value (estimated):

GBP 160,000 excluding VAT

GBP 192,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

No

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

09/03/2026 to 09/03/2026

CPV classifications:

38434500 - Biochemical analysers.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 50

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

17/02/2026 Time: 17:00

Tender submission deadline:

24/02/2026 Time: 16:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No

Other organisations

Not provided