Planning

cancer gene analysis

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

04 May 2018 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking an external contractor for a tender titled "cancer gene analysis." This procurement falls under the clinical chemistry system and research services industry categories, located in Potters Bar, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 25 May 2018. The contract is expected to run for at least three years, focusing on the analysis of approximately 38 human embryonic stem cell lines and requiring appropriate regulatory compliance and validation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical research, laboratory services, and genetic analysis, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises. Firms capable of demonstrating accreditation from relevant regulatory bodies and those prepared for potential onsite audits by the UKSCB are well-positioned to compete. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation to discuss their capabilities before the engagement end date.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

cancer gene analysis

Notice Description

The UKSCB requires an external contractor (third party) to perform cancer gene analysis on UKSCB derived EU Tissue and Cellular Directive (EUTCD) compliant human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines. UKSCB is licenced under the HTA Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2018 for the production of starting materials for clinical application. According to HTA regulations any testing activities that are subcontracted to external contractors must be appropriately validated to demonstrate that the testing method is fit for purpose. In addition, the contract testing laboratory has to be accredited by the regulatory body for the licensable activities. It is estimated that the contact will run for at least of three years and will cover testing of approximately 38 hESC lines. The contact should be priced based on the number of cancer genes in the panel and DNA isolation from cell lines. Further communications or meetings can be arranged for additional details on the testing or validation. As part of ongoing UKSCB service provider qualification program the third party might require to fill UKSCB Quality Questionnaire or accommodate on-site audit by UKSCB. For further information and if you believe, you have the capability to do this work, please feel free to contact via email (Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org) before close of play 25 May 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be8921f1-3465-4dbf-883f-53e71f717872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a49282-bf8e-463f-b9f2-d1d8b6e3d03b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33159000 - Clinical chemistry system

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 2018Expired
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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
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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