Tender

Semi-automatic Inspection Unit

VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED

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17 Sep 2020 at 16:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (UK) Limited is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of a Semi-automatic Inspection Unit, which is aimed at enhancing visual testing and particle leakage testing capabilities, as well as supporting training for VMIC personnel. This procurement pertains to the pharmaceutical products industry and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 17th September 2020 and the deadline for submissions is 23rd October 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs).

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in biomedical equipment and industrial process control, particularly those focused on the pharmaceutical sector. Vendors capable of delivering both the inspection unit and essential technical support services would find this tender particularly beneficial. Companies that offer flexible training solutions and service packages that align with VMIC’s needs for visual testing and particle leakage testing would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semi-automatic Inspection Unit

Notice Description

VMIC are seeking to procure a Semi-automatic Inspection Unit to enable visual testing, particle leakage testing and to support the training of VMIC personnel in inspection of packaging and products. The Semi-automatic Inspection Unit has two primary functions which are as follows: (a) To enable the visual inspection of a wide range vaccines products which may in liquid and freeze dried forms contained within, vials, syringes, cartridges and other primary containment. The primary function will be to inspect small quantities being produced for clinical trials, limited quantity pre-manufacturing batches and research and development. (b) The inspection function at VMIC shall also require equipment to undertake particle leakage testing. These additional operations need not be part of the optical inspection system but may be separate units. Vendors are to recommend appropriate arrangements, taking into account the requirements of items 3(a) above. (c) In addition to the primary function of the unit, an important element of VMIC's future activities will be training of students and operational personnel in the key aspects of the inspection and identification of defects both in the packaging and the product. Based on the above, VMIC requires that the equipment can be used for training purposes to enable the inspection staff to gain a more detailed knowledge and understanding parameters of the inspection process than would be the case with an automatic inspection system. It should be noted that production inspection at the VMIC facility is automatic and does not form part of this procurement. The procurement includes technical support and maintenance services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6207c8cb-c1c9-47c3-8a86-b38861d59a3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820f2efa-fa19-4e04-b973-23b3018b4713
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VACCINES MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION CENTRE (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Sally Hopkin
Contact Email
tenders@vmicuk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4GP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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