Planning

Service contract for production filling isolator

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

18 Dec 2018 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking a service contract for the maintenance of a production filling isolator located in the East of England, UK. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with engagement for potential suppliers concluding on 8 January 2019. The contract primarily falls under the category of medical equipment, specifically addressing annual servicing and calibration needs for sophisticated filling machinery utilized in the production of liquid and freeze-dried products.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment servicing and calibration, particularly those with expertise in maintaining complex machinery such as filling isolators and associated systems. Companies that provide HEPA filtration systems, leak-testing services, and calibration for pressure and flow instruments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially considering the mention of a potential direct award to a single supplier if no expressions of interest are received by the submission deadline.

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Notice Title

Service contract for production filling isolator

Notice Description

Agency need a contract to provide annual service, calibration, repairs, modifications and supply of parts original manufacturer (Metall & Plastic) parts for its production filling isolator. We are under the impression that there is only one supplier which can provide the required service. Before we proceed further, I want to check, can you do this? For further details, please read the following text. Description: The Production isolator is part of a filling line for liquid or Freeze-dried products in screw-capped vials. The isolator houses a B&S filling machine and interfaces with a Serail Freeze dryer. The inside of the isolator is designed to be sanitised with Formaldehyde after every run. There are two transfer isolators which are used to transfer equipment and filled vials from one end of the line to the other for the capping process. The isolator runs under negative pressure with HEPA filtration and CG-air distribution system, and has a refrigeration unit with heating and cooling from 4degC to 30degC. Annual servicing to include but not limited to: Visual inspection of CG-membranes - Replace, repair as necessary Visual inspection of isolator lighting - Replace, repair as necessary HEPA / ULPA integrity testing - Replace, repair as necessary Check and adjustment of pressure switches Leak testing of gloves and half-suit - Replace, repair as necessary Leak testing of transfer isolators - Replace, repair as necessary Leak testing of pneumatic gaskets - Replace, repair as necessary Leak testing of filling isolator without transfer isolators - Repair as necessary Replace compressed air filter Replace PLC battery Refrigeration unit Change filter & oil check system for leaks and operation. Annual Calibration: Pressure transmitters Flow sensors Temperature sensor Relative humidity sensor Pressure gauges Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received by close of play 08 January 2019, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver the required service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3461363d-9dfc-494b-8ade-eb7fac283cad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

39299100 - Glass ampoules

39711124 - Industrial freezers

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

42921000 - Machinery for cleaning, filling, packing or wrapping bottles or other containers

42973000 - Parts of filling machines

45214630 - Scientific installations

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71631430 - Leak-testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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