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Specialist Viral Testing Service

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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30 Nov 2018 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed a procurement process for a Specialist Viral Testing Service. This contract, valued at £52,000, pertains to laboratory services in the East of England and was awarded following an open procedure. The contract period started on 9th October 2018 and will run until 8th October 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2018, making key dates essential for stakeholders looking to assess similar opportunities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services and viral testing, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent quality regulations set forth by the Human Tissue Authority. Companies that focus on providing compliant testing for clinical applications would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation within the healthcare industry, potentially leading to further contracts with regulatory bodies or similar organisations in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Viral Testing Service

Notice Description

The UKSCB is part of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The UKSCB requires an external contractor (third party) to provide viral testing for the EU Tissue and Cellular Directive (EUTCD) compliant human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) lines. UKSCB is licenced under the HTA Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 for the production of starting materials for clinical application. According to HTA regulations any testing activities that are subcontracted to external contractors must be appropriately validated to demonstrate that the testing method is suitable for the product analyte.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52680bd6-21d8-4ab9-a1f6-153e236a1992
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87215683-7275-4020-891b-d4c3e2daf773
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2018 - 8 Oct 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS VITROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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