Planning

Rabies Potency Testing Service

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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Planning

06 Mar 2019 at 14:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the 'Rabies Potency Testing Service'. This tender involves laboratory services, specifically potency testing for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin products, and is slated to take place in the East of England, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 21 March 2019, by which interested suppliers should register their interest. The plan indicates a preference for suppliers who are part of the OMCL network and who can deliver results electronically within ten working days upon receiving samples.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in conducting potency assays in an ISO17025 accredited environment. Although the market is narrow, with reportedly only one supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements, any potential provider meeting the tender specifications may find significant growth opportunities. Companies capable of engaging effectively with the MHRA could benefit from establishing a long-term contract, as this service is needed approximately twice yearly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rabies Potency Testing Service

Notice Description

The Agency is looking for a supplier who can provide the Rabies Potency Testing Service. Samples will be provided by the agency to the supplier to perform the potency assay for Human Rabies Immunoglobulin product in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory within a timeframe of two weeks (10 working days) from receipt of sample as per their specified method. It is desirable that supplier should be a member of the OMCL (Official Medicines Control Laboratories) network. The results will be shared electronically with the agency. Currently buying pattern of this service is an average twice yearly. As far as we are aware there is only one supplier who is able to meet this very specific request. Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received by close of play 21 March 2019, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver the required service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db435939-7bb3-4c3a-8fbf-3ec20a56d064
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2019Expired
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
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
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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