Tender

Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Tender

26 Jun 2020 at 08:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is seeking suppliers for its "Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid", aimed at supporting the development of a self-amplifying RNA Vaccine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This open tender, which is currently active, falls under the pharmaceutical products category with a total budget of £10 million. The procurement process is accelerated due to urgent requirements, with the tender period concluding on 10th July 2020 and the contract commencing on 17th July 2020, lasting until 9th July 2024. The delivery address for this contract is located in the North East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, including SMEs that specialise in biological products and materials. Companies capable of producing linearised plasmid according to GMP standards may find this tender particularly suitable. With a substantial budget and an urgent need for supply, providers in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors should consider submitting their bids to enhance their participation in the rapidly expanding vaccine development market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Ongoing Supply of Plasmid

Notice Description

In response to the COVID-19 Vaccine manufacture programme, CPI need to secure supply of linearised plasmid to help develop a self-amplifying RNA Vaccine. This tender is split into three lots: 1. To generate and validate a MCB for plasmid production, starting with a provided plasmid template in an appropriate strain of E. coli. 2. From the MCB, supply 10g of purified linearised plasmid manufactured according to GMP.(To simplify the tendering process, CPI will free issue the restriction enzyme for linearization to the successful bidder) 3. Provision of the combined services of Lot 1 and 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96554831-16db-4210-b00c-866ef45859e4
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2020 - 9 Jul 2024 3-4 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
01740 625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Further Information

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