Planning

Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

23 Jan 2019 at 15:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently planning a tender titled "Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 39711120 (Freezers), is based in the East of England. The engagement end date for potential suppliers to express interest is set for 13 February 2019. The process aims to upgrade existing software used in freeze-drying studies, with emphasis placed on the need for specific functionalities and improved system performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, industrial control systems, and related technical support services, particularly those with experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. Given the specificity of the requirements outlined, only suppliers capable of meeting these technical demands and providing comprehensive installation and training support would be well-suited to compete. As a result, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with appropriate expertise may find valuable prospects for growth through involvement in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgradation of Lyobeta Freeze dryer software

Notice Description

Telstar Lyobeta 15 freeze dryer is being used to carry out pilot lyophilization studies at NIBSC (a centre of MEDICINES and HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY) since 2012. This is to develop freeze drying conditions at small/medium scale for biological reference materials produced at NIBSC before transfer to production scale. An upgrade is required to Lyobeta Freeze dryer software to maintain smart freeze drying capability as the old version is no longer supported by Telstar. The new software should allow calculation of sublimation front and allow controlled nucleation studies. This will also require an upgrade of the control system meaning the current PLC touch screen will need to be replaced as well as the Scada PC. The software upgrade should allow: Monitoring of freeze drying process; screen displaying synoptic charts, current on/off status of valves and pumps and live values of pressure and temperature sensors. Alarm management, indicating present and historical alarms Historical data showing graphical representation of several variables Three working modes automatic, semiautomatic and manual Ability to perform controlled nucleation and monitor sublimation front temperature Installation, training and technical support to be provided by supplier. As far as we are aware there is only one supplier who is able to meet this very specific request. 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 13 February 2019, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver the required service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ba6e5cc-c5f5-42e2-9ebb-534f08b21453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c816e0d-7c57-45f9-ad73-a1f725d78f66
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

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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

39711124 - Industrial freezers

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212150 - Industrial control software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Nawaz Habib
Contact Email
nawaz.habib@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
01707641212

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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