Tender

Microbiology and Sterility Testing

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Tender

07 Sep 2020 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently facilitating a public procurement process for microbiological and sterility testing services, as detailed in the tender titled "Microbiology and Sterility Testing." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically laboratory services (CPV code: 71900000), and is taking place in London, England. The tender was published on 7 September 2020, with a submission deadline set for 6 October 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000, and it will span from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory services, particularly those validated in microbiological and sterility testing following recognised pharmacopoeial methods. Companies with expertise in conducting sterility and preservative efficacy tests, as well as total aerobic microbial count assessments, would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth and establish long-term partnerships with a key regulatory agency in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Microbiology and Sterility Testing

Notice Description

Please register on https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk to see all details. The tender ref on Bravo is ITT 4457. The MHRA needs specialised validated suppliers of microbiological and sterility testing following validated current pharmacopoeial methods, such as those in the European Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopoeia, including sterility and preservative efficacy testing, total aerobic microbial count / total yeasts mould count and test for specified micro-organisms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-369d915b-b767-499f-8594-e10081ca5dc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6958b837-341c-48c6-a779-60a7247f304a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Catherine Norris
Contact Email
catherine.norris@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
01707641369

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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