Planning

Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

13 Sep 2023 at 14:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is planning to procure a "Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line" within the industry categories of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for October 11, 2023. The procurement initiation type is a tender, and interested suppliers are invited to attend an Early Market Engagement Event on October 11, 2023, at MHRA South Mimms in Potters Bar, United Kingdom.

This tender issued by the MHRA presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in special-purpose machinery and laboratory equipment installation, to engage with the contracting authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable for participation in this procurement process. The MHRA aims for open and transparent procurement following UK Public Sector Procurement Regulations. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend the Early Market Engagement Event to ask questions and gain insights that might help shape the upcoming procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line

Notice Description

MHRA are carrying out Early Market Engagement in order to engage with potential suppliers prior to drafting a specification for a Replacement Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling Line. An Early Market Engagement Event will be held on 11th October 2023 at MHRA South Mimms, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar EN6 3QG, UK. (Alternative dates may be possible.) Suppliers are invited to attend this event by emailing the contact on this notice. Precise timings will be agreed nearer the time. The attached document provides more detail on the potential requirement. This Early Market Engagement (EME) event has been set up to allow MHRA to ask potential suppliers questions. This may help MHRA to refine our requirement by better understanding the market possibilities. Suppliers will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Please note: a record of discussions at the EME Event will be kept. Any resulting procurement will be conducted in an open and transparent manner and will follow the Public Sector Procurement Regulations that are in place in the UK at the time of the procurement. Suppliers who do not attend this event will not be penalised in any resulting procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52935523-7edd-4232-b0cd-9e8e77b0db44
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

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2023Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTS
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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