Award

Bulk culture of cell lines

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2018 at 14:45

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Jun 2018 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Bulk culture of cell lines." This contract is classified under the culture medium industry category and is located in Potters Bar, England. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 28th August 2018, following an open tender procedure that concluded on 6th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will last until 31st July 2022. The total value of the contract is £120,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in biotechnology, microbiology, and healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing bulk cell cultures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development, diagnostics, or scientific technical services would be well-positioned to expand their operations by participating in such contracts. Providers with the capability to ensure the quality and delivery of cell cultures as specified in the tender documents are encouraged to engage with the MHRA through their e-procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk culture of cell lines

Notice Description

The agency is looking to purchase a contract for the bulk culture of cell lines. Typically, we expect to require the bulk culture of two cell lines per year to about 1 x1010 cells each, with cell pellets provided at typically 1 x 108 cells, twice washed in PBS and snap-frozen in 50ml centrifuge tubes before storage at -80degC. Cells will typically be harvested at the end-point of cell cultures. Cell pellets will be sent to NIBSC on dry ice. If you believe you can do this and want to know more about this opportunity, please feel free to visit our e-procurement portal (Bravo) by following this web link: https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95ad-8997-4c6f-b812-585b86f69570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

24931250 - Culture medium

31410000 - Primary cells

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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