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250253 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.

Queen's University Belfast · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:43.

Opportunity overview

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Biological Services Unit (BSU) wishes to purchase and install a rodent metabolic cage system at the BSU, which can offer high-resolution, real-time collection of metabolic, and behavioural phenotyping data in mice. This includes simultaneously measuring energy expenditure, food and water consumption and physical activity in live animals. • Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. • No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Classification

  • CPV38430000 — Detection and analysis apparatus
  • CPV38432000 — Analysis apparatus

Lots

  • Lot 1AED 391.3k · Source currency differs from tender

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
250253
Status
complete
Published risks
QUB recognises that certain risks associated with the procurement and operation of a metabolic monitoring system for mice are not fully quantifiable at the time of tender. These ‘known unknowns’ include, but are not limited to, technology evolution, integration challenges, supply chain disruptions, and software lifecycle changes, increased value or scope due to demand requirements. Suppliers are expected to identify any foreseeable risks, propose mitigation strategies, and demonstrate flexibility in addressing emerging issues throughout the contract lifecycle. Whilst it is not possible at this stage to fully anticipate the nature or extent of future developments or integration requirements, nor to determine their potential impact on contract performance, QUB recognises that such changes may arise over the course of the contract. Accordingly, it is acknowledged that these circumstances may necessitate a modification of the contract to appropriately address and accommodate any emerging risks or requirements.
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
6 Nov 2025, 16:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30 days after delivery, upon receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
391,250
Currency
AED
Including VAT
469,500

Renewal

Description
option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development, consumables & ancillary items, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
• Technical – 45% - made up of:- • Sustainability – 5% • Desirables – 25% • Ease of use – 5% • Servicing and maintenance – 10% • Price – 55% • Mandatory Specification – Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Simple description
Type
price
Description
• Technical – 45% - made up of:- • Sustainability – 5% • Desirables – 25% • Ease of use – 5% • Servicing and maintenance – 10% • Price – 55% • Mandatory Specification – Pass/Fail

Contract period

Ends
15 Dec 2035, 23:59
Starts
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
15 Dec 2045, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38430000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Detection and analysis apparatus
Entry 2
Id
38432000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Analysis apparatus

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Description
Tender documents can be accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
063963-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
10 Oct 2025, 07:40
Entry 4
Id
073542-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
13 Nov 2025, 13:37

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
063522-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
9 Oct 2025, 09:02

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
met
Date Met
6 Jul 2025, 00:00
Description
Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation. Feedback from the PME has been considered and incorporated into the procurement strategy and documentation, ensuring transparency, equal treatment, and value for money in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-NIC-101788
Name
Queen's University Belfast

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT7 1NN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University Rd

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
101788
Scheme
GB-NIC

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
Amendments to be made to tender documents. Tender will be readvertised.
Final Status Date
13 Nov 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Award ID
1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT7 1NN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN06 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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