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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Supply of Advanced Chromatography and Molecular Characterisation Platform

Aberystwyth University · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 12:21.

Opportunity overview

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University is an internationally recognised centre for research, innovation and teaching in industrial biotechnology, biorefining, precision fermentation, biomaterials, agricultural biotechnology and sustainable manufacturing. The University has recently invested in advanced parallel bioreactor infrastructure (Getinge Livit Flex) and digital bioprocess development systems to support research, contract research and industrial scale-up activities. To complement this capability, the University seeks to procure an advanced chromatography and molecular characterisation platform to generate high-quality analytical data and integrates with digital bioprocess workflows.

Classification

  • CPV38432200 — Chromatographs

Lots

  • Lot 1£198.6k

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
AU/2026/502/UPLC
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en
cy

Tender Period

Ends
9 Nov 2026, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
3 Dec 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Invoices must be received and cleared by 31st January 2027

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
238,281
Amount
198,568
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Technical Evaluation Questions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Commercial Submission

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
7 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38432200
Description
Chromatographs

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL14
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
095089-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Oct 2026, 11:09
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Funding application timelines.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Aberystwyth University
Id
GB-PPON-PDMD-5638-NXMT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDMD-5638-NXMT

Address

Street Address
c/o Finance Department
Locality
Aberystwyth
Postal Code
SY23 3FB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL14

Contact

Name
Lee Pereira
Telephone
+447891829643

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Aberystwyth · UKL14 · SY23 3FB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL14 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 095089-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Aberystwyth University is seeking an advanced chromatography and molecular characterisation platform to support biotechnology, biorefining and bioprocess research, including integration with digital bioprocess workflows.

Who this may suit

Suitable for suppliers of chromatography instruments and molecular characterisation platforms able to provide analytical equipment compatible with digital bioprocess workflows.

Key points identified

  • Equipment capabilityAdvanced chromatography and molecular characterisation platform.Evidence: The University seeks to procure an advanced chromatography and molecular characterisation platform.
  • Workflow integrationPlatform must integrate with digital bioprocess workflows.Evidence: ...generate high-quality analytical data and integrates with digital bioprocess workflows.
  • Analytical data qualityGenerate high-quality analytical data.Evidence: ...to generate high-quality analytical data...
91% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
095089-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078380
First published
8 Oct 2026
Last checked
8 Oct 2026, 12:21
Notice versions reviewed
1
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
8 Oct 2026
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