Tender

Antibody Production

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

10 May 2024 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the "Antibody Production" tender. The tender involves the production of purified monoclonal antibodies from hybridoma cell lines, with an estimated value of £720,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 14th June 2024 and a contract period from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2030. The procurement is classified under research laboratory services in the goods category, with the primary location being Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research laboratory services to engage in a long-term contract for antibody production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying purified monoclonal antibodies derived from hybridoma cell lines are encouraged to participate in this open tender process, providing a chance for growth and collaboration with a government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Antibody Production

Notice Description

The Authority requires the production of batches of purified monoclonal antibody (mAb) derived from hybridoma cell lines. The Authority will supply the contractor with cell lines as Government Furnished Assets (GFA) with the requirement that they are cultured and monoclonal antibodies purified from growth media. Requests will be for approximately 20 batches per year of 20 mg and approximately 10 batches of 100 mg of purified IgG over a 6 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4bcc3e-2042-4af6-95e2-88f2a1b5e3b5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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