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Automated Solution to Develop and Optimise Upstream Processe

VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED

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17 Nov 2020 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (UK) Limited is seeking an automated solution to develop and optimise upstream processes in the pharmaceutical sector. The tender, titled "Automated Solution to Develop and Optimise Upstream Processes," is currently in the Award stage and pertains to a contract valued at £793,233. It operates under a limited procurement method, which was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 12th November 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 27th November 2020, continuing until 30th November 2021. The delivery address for this procurement is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in biomedical equipment and automation, particularly those with capabilities in developing advanced technologies for the pharmaceutical industry. Companies that specialise in high levels of automation in laboratory and bioprocessing equipment, especially those positioned to support rapid development in vaccine production, would be ideally suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can drive innovation and efficiency within this critical area of public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Solution to Develop and Optimise Upstream Processe

Notice Description

VMIC requires the ability to rapidly develop and optimise upstream processes using a state-of-the-art Quality by Design (QBD) approach to ensure robustness as well as rapid development. The ability to execute a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach is integral to the assurance of robustness and furthermore ensures that the processes developed are well away from the edge of failure. VMIC will be a centre of excellence for vaccine development in the UK, and must also have the capability to respond rapidly to pandemic situations, therefore it requires a solution that will allow rapid development of robust processes for clients whilst also allowing a significant reduction in operator-hours and time to create credible processes for anti-pandemic vaccine candidates. The Sartorius Ambr250 HT system, including installation and 1 year comprehensive service, allows the simultaneous operation of multiple bioreactor vessels working under different operating parameters, with each parameter, addition, feed etc. controlled by robotics in response to a pre-defined operational plan. The time saved using such an automated system is significant and allows for the rapid development of processes in a fraction of the time required using a more traditional approach. It also allows for the scale-down validation of existing processing parameters, thus speeding up the robustness testing and subsequent validation of existing process parameters. The Ambr 250 HT system is unique in the market place due to the high level of automation and robotics employed to rapidly reduce the time spent in development of mammalian or microbial process, and the high level of automation, microbiological containment, robotics and integrated liquid handling, sampling, and on board sample storage. VMIC will be a centre of excellence for vaccine development in the UK, and must have the capability to respond rapidly to pandemic situations. The Ambr system will be integral to both these missions because the solution will allow rapid development of robust processes for clients whilst also allowing a significant reduction in operator-hours and time to create credible processes for anti-pandemic vaccine candidates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7a026e-357b-4061-ad96-1c2bebfd1fcd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£793,233 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£793,233 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 1-2 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
VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Sally Hopkin
Contact Email
sally.hopkin@vmicuk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4GP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTORIUS STEDIM

Further Information

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