Planning

Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Oct 2018 at 17:10

Planning

30 Oct 2018 at 17:08

Planning

07 Aug 2018 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the title "Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials." This procurement falls within the medical and healthcare industry, specifically focusing on the provision of packaging solutions for various temperature-controlled shipments at their NIBSC centre located in South Mimms, Hertfordshire (EN6 3QG). Key milestones include an engagement end date on 30th November 2018, with the tender structured into six lots to streamline specific requirements. The procurement method is a tendering process aimed at securing reliable and cost-effective packaging solutions for dangerous goods and ambient shipping.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the packaging and logistics sector, especially those providing medical and hazardous materials packaging. Companies specialising in temperature-controlled shipping, ambient packaging solutions, and those capable of supplying packaging consumables would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating, vendors can not only contribute to ensuring the quality and safety of biological standards shipping but may also establish a long-term partnership with a reputable governmental agency that distributes materials worldwide.

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Notice Title

Packaging and associated misc supplies for the shipment of Biological Reference Materials

Notice Description

The Organisation: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The Agency consists of three centres, the MHRA, CPRD, and NIBSC. This tender is for the provision of packaging boxes and consumables to the NIBSC centre, which undertakes international shipping of scientific and pharmaceutical-related standards and materials. NIBSC is based at South Mimms, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG. NIBSC is the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, whose mission is to assure the quality of biological medicines. This includes worldwide distribution of World Health Organization international reference standards and influenza materials which are used by industry, regulatory authorities and researchers world-wide. We currently distribute materials to more than 95 countries. These materials are transported under three cold-chains - ambient, icepack (2@c - 8@c) and dry ice. Temperature controlled shipments require a validated cold chain life of between 72 and 120 hours depending on destination. Requirement overview: NIBSC have a requirement for packaging solutions for the shipping of ambient, ice pack and dry ice shipments, all of which may also be infectious. The tender also includes various associated packaging and 'post-room' supplies and consumables. These have been separated into six separate lots for clarity. NIBSC requirement is for a single-supplier source for all temperature controlled and dangerous goods packaging (Lots 1 and 2) so these would be awarded to single supplier. A second supplier may be designated as an emergency alternative for business-continuity. For Lots 3-6 a single supplier is not mandatory but NIBSC's preference would be to minimise the number of separate suppliers. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to consider all Lots and bid for any items they can supply or source, so that NIBSC can evaluate and balance individual item costs vs potential benefits of supply consolidation. It is the intention of the institute to realise cost-saving benefits through this tender process. However, the reliability and quality of products and services is also of high importance. Lot1: Temperature Controlled - Dangerous goods Lot2: Ambient Packaging for despatch Lot3: Ampoule Breakers for despatch Lot4: Ampoule and Vial packaging for despatch Lot5: Miscellaneous supplies for despatch Lot6: Really useful boxes or equivalent storage boxes Additional information: For further details please visit our bravo portal by clicking on following web link or by doing copy and paste in your Internet Explorer . If you have any question, please feel free to contact via the portal. If you are using this portal first time, than you may need to register, which wouldn't take more that few minutes. https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33576dd8-d209-424c-9499-747a67f84da8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a1c2e3-2f1f-41e7-894a-c7a789653500
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35111310 - Foam packages

39299100 - Glass ampoules

60640000 - Shipping operations

64100000 - Post and courier services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2018Expired
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,
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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