Planning

The Microbiome Standards Project

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Mar 2019 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2019 at 15:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Feb 2019 at 14:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Microbiome Standards Project is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation based in Potters Bar, England. The project falls under the laboratory reagents industry category, with a focus on acquiring 20 specific type strains for next generation sequencing standards. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 12 June 2019 and a deadline for expressions of interest by 22 March 2019. The procurement method is a tender, potentially leading to a direct award if no competitive submissions are received.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in microbiology and laboratory supplies, to expand their operations. Companies capable of supplying live or freeze-dried cultures, as outlined in the tender, can position themselves to compete effectively, although it has been noted that only one supplier might currently meet these specific requirements. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their capabilities by contacting the MHRA via the provided email address.

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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/cef7ae3d-80df-48ca-a197-54a862a33142
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 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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