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Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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21 Dec 2016 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking essential software support for SPD freeze dryers through a direct award process. The contract, valued at £51,000, is set to begin on 22nd December 2016 and will last until 31st December 2022. This procurement relates to the industry-specific software category, with the relevant services required to maintain equipment crucial to the agency’s operations in the East of England. The tender closed on 21st December 2016, marking the successful transition to a new service contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for software and IT service providers, particularly those with experience in servicing medical equipment or regulatory compliance. Businesses specialising in software development and support, especially SMEs with knowledge of MHRA's IT processes, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, as there is an ongoing need for tailored solutions within the healthcare sector to ensure continued operational readiness of critical medical devices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Support for SPD Freeze Dryers

Notice Description

Essential software support for SPD freeze dryers from now until such time that all three freeze dryers have been wholly replaced or until software has been replaced / upgraded to be compatible with NIBSC network - this is estimated to take at least six years. PM Group set up the current system originally (wrote the software) and are familiar with NIBSC IT processes, however a formal service contract was not put in place. Support has not been guaranteed which is not acceptable for such critical items of equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ba41d7-247e-4662-86d8-57a5ca64d46c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eafcbf-e0fc-44a8-95db-0a79b34b8f23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
purchasing@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
01707 641 000

Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PM PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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