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The Microbiome Standards Project

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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28 May 2019 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Microbiome Standards Project, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation based in Potters Bar, England, aims to procure specific laboratory reagents under an open procedure. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a total contract value of £12,000. This project involves supplying live or freeze-dried cultures of 20 specified type strains, with a contract period starting from 23 May 2019 to 22 May 2020. Interested suppliers were required to express their interest by 22 March 2019, after which the contract was awarded to the Leibniz-Institut, DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and microbiome research to expand their offerings within a significant government project. Suppliers with capabilities in providing specific bacterial strains, particularly those with bespoke laboratory services, are well-suited for this market. Engaging with such contracts can enhance portfolio diversity and foster relationships with governmental and research institutions, driving future growth in the innovative sector of microbiome standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Microbiome Standards Project

Notice Description

The Agency is looking for a supplier who can provide the following 20 type strains listed below, for which live or freeze-dried cultures will need to be provided. We require full rights to incorporate the DNA and Strains into next generation sequencing standards. STRAIN NAME STRAIN NUMBER Enhydrobacter aerosaccus DSM 8914 Corynebacterium simulans DSM 44415 Corynebacterium afermentans DSM 44280 Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum DSM 44922 Corynebacterium aurimucosum DSM 44532 Corynebacterium accolens DSM 44278 Neisseria sicca DSM 23539 oribacterium sinus DSM 17245 Megasphaera micronuciformis DSM 17226 Bifidobacterium longum subs. Infantis DSM 20088 Bifidobacterium longum subs. Longum DSM 20219 Collinsella aerofaciens DSM 13712 Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron DSM 2079 Bacteroides uniformis DSM 6597 Parabacteroides distasoni DSM 20701 Prevotella copri DSM 18205 Prevotella melaninogenica DSM 7089 Alistipes finegoldii DSM 17242 Clostridium butyricum DSM 10702 Eubacterium hallii DSM 3353 Anaerostipes hadrus DSM 3319 Blautia wexlera DSM DSM 19520 Roseburia hominis DSM DSM 16839 Roseburia intestinalis DSM DSM 14610 Faecalibacterium praunitzii DSM 17677 Akkermansia muciniphila DSM 22959 Ruminococcus gauvreauii DSM 19289 Lactobacillus gessari DSM 20077 Escherichia coli DSM 1103 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 22 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/2278c5da-36cf-42a9-a6d3-0dfa2d9bdf34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2019 - 22 May 2020 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT, DSMZ-DEUTSCHE SAMMLUNG VON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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