Ceredigion, Food Centre Wales: Food Processing Spray Drying Pilot Plant Equipment / Ceredigion, Canolfan Fwyd Cymru: Offer Gwaith Peilot Sychu Chwistrellu ar gyfer Prosesu Bwyd
Ceredigion County Council, acting on behalf of Food Centre Wales, is procuring a complete turnkey pilot-scale multi-stage spray dryer with an integrated fluidised bed for use in food and beverage innovation and manufacturing. The supplier must design, manufacture, supply, deliver, install and commission the equipment, conduct acceptance testing, train operators, provide warranty and ongoing support, and supply all documentation needed for operational service. The system must simulate larger industrial spray-drying processes and produce dust-free agglomerated powders for product development, process optimisation, scale-up, research and validation trials. The estimated contract value is £300,000 to £320,000 including any extensions, although the figure is indicative rather than a fixed budget; the contract duration is not stated. Delivery and installation will take place at Food Centre Wales’ Innovation and Manufacturing Hub in Ceredigion, within the UKL14 region. The critical requirement is that the proposed food-processing equipment complies with all applicable UK legislation, safety requirements and industry standards.
Buyer: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 29 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £300k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: South West Wales
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 23 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Category: Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink (42215000)
From the official notice
Ceredigion County Council on behalf of Food Centre Wales is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a complete turnkey solution for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support of a pilot-scale multi-stage spray dryer with an integrated fluidised bed. The equipment will be used within Food Centre Wales' Innovation and Manufacturing Hub to support food and beverage product development, process optimisation and scale-up trials. The system must be capable of simulating larger industrial spray drying processes and producing dust-free agglomerated powder products suitable for research, development and validation activities. The contract includes equipment supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, operator training, warranty support and the provision of all associated documentation required to place the equipment into full operational service. The proposed solution must comply with all relevant UK legislation, safety requirements and industry standards applicable to food processing equipment. The estimated value is between £300,000 and £320,000 for the full term of the contract including all extensions. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based ...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £300k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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