Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Neuadd Reichel, Ffriddoedd Road
Bangor
LL57 2TR
Telephone
+44 1248388675
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Bioreactors
Reference number
BU182024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of the Centre of Environmental Biotechnology+ project is to support the transformation of the North Wales regional economy by developing a state of the art microbial culture scale up facility. This project will explore the use of biological processes as low carbon alternatives to products and industrial manufacturing processes.
Bangor University is looking to purchase 1 large bioreactor with steam generator and 2 smaller bioreactors.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £647,193
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Henfaes Farm, Abergwyngregyn.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bioreactor for cultivation of e.coli combined with integral steamer unit and chiller unit.
Total volume of 300L with working volume capacity of between 35L and 200L.
Further details available within the specification document
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Instrumentation Hardware and Software / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Social Value / Weighting: 15%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Small Bioreactors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Henfaes, Abergwyngregyn
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
1L to 3L Total Volume with a min/max working volume 200 ml to 2L. for Batch, Fed-Batch, Perfusion and Continuous cultivation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Instrumentation Hardware and Software / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Support, Resources and Warranty / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Social Value / Weighting: 15%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Bangor University reserves the right to purchase associated consumables and/or additional services (e.g. warranties, maintenance agreements) at a later date.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035656
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Large Bioreactor with Steam Generator
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infors UK Ltd
Unit B4 The Courtyard, Dovers Farm, Lonesome Lane
Reigate
RH27QT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £647,193
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Small Bioreactors
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:149741)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom