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This framework agreement is to cover the ongoing supply, maintenance, servicing and consumables for microbial & mammalian fermenters, bioreactors and associated analytical equipment. An indicative list of the equipment we envisage being ordered under this tender is provided in Appendix 1, however, this is just an indicative list and successful vendors will be expected to supply similar equipment that falls within the scope of this tender that is not on this list. This list also includes existing equipment requiring servicing, maintenance and support throughout the duration of this framework.
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| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckman Coulter Life Science | - | - | 1 lot High Throughput Screening Systems | - |
| Cytiva trading under Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd | - | - | 3 lots Mammalian Rocking Motion Bioreactor (Laboratory and Pilot Scale) · Mammalian Single Use Pilot Scale Bioreactor · Adherent Cell Bioreactor | - |
| Getinge Applikon | - | - | 7 lots Mammalian Rocking Motion Bioreactor (Laboratory and Pilot Scale) · Mammalian Lab Scale Bioreactor · Mammalian SIP Pilot Scale Bioreactor · Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters · Microbial Pilot Scale · SIP Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters · Small Scale Multiple Bioreactor Systems | - |
| Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG | - | - | 3 lots Mammalian SIP Pilot Scale Bioreactor · Microbial Pilot Scale · SIP Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters | - |
| I&L Biosystems UK Ltd. | 10535354 | - | 2 lots Analysers · Cell Counters | - |
| Infors UK Ltd | 02144390 | - | 6 lots Mammalian SIP Pilot Scale Bioreactor · Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters · Microbial Pilot Scale · SIP Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters · Cell Counters · Gas Fermenter Pilot | - |
| Nova Biomedical | FC022653 | - | 2 lots Analysers · Cell Counters | - |
| Sartorius Stedim UK | 06026124 | - | 5 lots Mammalian Rocking Motion Bioreactor (Laboratory and Pilot Scale) · Mammalian Single Use Pilot Scale Bioreactor · Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters · Small Scale Multiple Bioreactor Systems · High Throughput Screening Systems | - |
This procurement was divided into 14 lots, each awarded separately. 30 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 High Throughput Scalable Fermentation System (HTPD) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | - | 2 | - | complete |
| Lot 2 Mammalian Rocking Motion Bioreactor (Laboratory and Pilot Scale) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 2 | Getinge Applikon Sartorius Stedim UK Cytiva trading under Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 3 Mammalian Lab Scale Bioreactor 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Getinge Applikon | complete |
| Lot 4 Mammalian Single Use Pilot Scale Bioreactor 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 2 | Sartorius Stedim UK Cytiva trading under Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 5 Mammalian SIP Pilot Scale Bioreactor 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 3 | Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG Getinge Applikon Infors UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 6 Adherent Cell Bioreactor 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Cytiva trading under Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 7 Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 3 | Getinge Applikon Sartorius Stedim UK Infors UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 8 SIP Microbial Lab Scale Fermenters 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 3 | Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG Getinge Applikon Infors UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 9 Microbial Pilot Scale 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 3 | Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG Getinge Applikon Infors UK Ltd | complete |
| Lot 10 Analysers 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 2 | I&L Biosystems UK Ltd. Nova Biomedical | complete |
| Lot 11 Cell Counters 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 3 | Infors UK Ltd I&L Biosystems UK Ltd. Nova Biomedical | complete |
| Lot 12 Small Scale Multiple Bioreactor Systems 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 2 | Getinge Applikon Sartorius Stedim UK | complete |
| Lot 13 High Throughput Screening Systems 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 2 | Sartorius Stedim UK Beckman Coulter Life Science | complete |
| Lot 14 Gas Fermenter Pilot 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Infors UK Ltd | complete |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £880,395 in 73 payments (over £25k) from NHS Supply Chain (DHSC-funded), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, UKRI, Home Office GPC (2011-12-07 to 2026-02-02).
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