Award of Supply of Advanced Chromatography and Molecular Characterisation Platform

Aberystwyth University has awarded a contract to Waters for the supply of an advanced chromatography and molecular characterisation platform to support the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences. This procurement is intended to complement the university's existing investments in digital bioprocess development systems and advanced parallel bioreactor infrastructure, specifically the Getinge Livit Flex. The new platform will enable the generation of high-quality analytical data and integrate with digital bioprocess workflows to enhance research, contract research, and industrial scale-up activities in fields such as industrial biotechnology, biorefining, and sustainable manufacturing. The contract, identified by solicitation number AU/2026/502/UPLC, was awarded on October 28, 2026, with the official notice published on November 11, 2026. The total value of the award is 198,393.22 GBP excluding VAT. Lee Pereira serves as the point of contact for this procurement, which strengthens the university's capabilities in precision fermentation, biomaterials, and agricultural biotechnology.