Scope
Reference
250321
Description
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.
Contract 1. 250321 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice
Supplier
Contract value
- £370,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates
- 26 January 2026 to 25 January 2029
- Possible extension to 25 January 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Sable Systems Europe GmbH
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWG-8713-NWMM
Ostendstrasse 25
Berlin
12459
Germany
Email: mail@sablesys.eu
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250321 - Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland