Tender

Containerised insect rearing system

  • University of York

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-085222

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fb1f

Published 22 December 2025, 9:14am



Scope

Reference

UY PROC 1247

Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of a Containerised insect rearing system. To include a fully assembled, containerised insect-rearing system that is turnkey and plug-and-play. The unit must be delivered fully operational, requiring only connection to the external power and water supply by the University to commence operation. Full details can be obtained by registering with the University's tender portal and following the bidding instructions to access the invitation to tender (ITT) documents - see Submission address and any special instructions.

Total value (estimated)

  • £170,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 January 2026 to 31 July 2027
  • 1 year, 6 months, 6 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Contract locations

  • UKE21 - York

Submission

Tender submission deadline

15 January 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

The University will use their eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Prospective suppliers should first register on the In-Tend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/. You will then need to login using the email address and password you have chosen and click on 'Current Tenders'. You will then be able to express an interest in the tender opportunity and immediately view and download the tender documentation. All bids must be submitted via In-Tend, using the same link.

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

University of York

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007167
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDQ-5539-WTHX

Heslington

York

YO10 5DD

United Kingdom

Region: UKE21 - York

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government