Tender

NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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01 Aug 2019 at 08:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Blood & Transplant, specifically for the tender titled "NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services." This tender is categorised under laboratory services and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the open procurement stage, the tender was published on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 2nd September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2020 and is expected to run until 31st December 2024. This procurement follows an open procedure, aimed at providing external Quality Control testing services for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate within NHSBT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in quality control testing for advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATIMPs) and biotechnology. Companies that hold EU GMP and FDA GMP licences, as well as those proficient in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), will be well-positioned to compete. The demand for bespoke testing and flexible service requirements further suggests that both established laboratories and innovative biotechnology firms could thrive in responding to this contract, thereby contributing to their business expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSBT1245/S/SP - External Testing Services

Notice Description

Provision of external Quality Control testing services for the Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) directorate within NHSBT, namely the Advanced Therapies Units (ATU) and Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC). Testing Requirements To include but not limited to with the right to add or remove tests: In Process and Final Product testing using the following assays; - Endotoxin (Ph. Eur. 2.6.14) - Mycoplasma (Ph. Eur.2.6.7 or validated equivalent e.g PCR) - Sterility (Ph. Eur. 2.6.1 or validated equivalent e.g. BacTALERT system). - Karyotyping - Bacterial Cell Bank Testing - Mammalian Cell Bank Testing - Specialised Viral Safety Testing Regulatory Requirements For a contractor to be considered the following specification has to be met: - EU GMP licenced laboratory for QC testing of ATIMPs (cell based and molecular therapies), biotechnology and biological products - FDA GMP licencing for QC testing of ATIMPs, biotechnology and biological products - GLP - Pharmacopoeia harmonised testing where possible - Validation of all assays where required. Other Requirements - Service - quick and easy access to results and reports for validations and assays. Availability of a designated representative to discuss requirements. - Quick turnaround times including report of findings and a Certificate of Results. - Flexibility of service to allow changes that occur due to project based work. - Bespoke testing for novel cellular and molecular therapies. - Testing and reporting is performed to GMP - Validation services - There may be the requirement to validate new/existing tests on a project by project basis - Service Level Agreement between CMT and the contractor - Quality Technical Agreement must be in place - Supplier Evaluation must be performed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a6d93b-a911-43b5-bd43-3806f6373a88
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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