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Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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AwardUpdate

31 May 2021 at 13:16

Award

31 May 2021 at 12:41

Tender

16 Feb 2021 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) seeking a "Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor for GMP Production," which is essential for the manufacture of investigational medicinal products in their Clinical Biotechnology Centre. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to disposable non-chemical medical consumables, and is located in Filton, Bristol, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and running until 30th April 2026. The tender had already reached the award stage, with a value of £595,650 awarded to CerCell A/S on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical supply sector, particularly those involved in the design and production of medical consumables. Companies that specialise in sterile manufacturing processes, gamma-irradiation technology, or have capabilities in producing bioreactors would be ideally positioned to engage in future procurements or collaborations stemming from this contract. The requirements for custom-made solutions indicate a demand for innovative approaches and tailored products within this specialised market.

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Notice Title

Custom-Made Single-Use Gamma-Irradiated Bioreactor For GMP Production

Notice Description

NHSBT's Clinical Biotechnology Centre (CBC) has a requirement for custom-made and designed single-use, disposable, gamma-irradiated bioreactor (SUB) for GMP production within classified clean rooms. The CBC has an MHRA licence for the manufacture of sterile investigational medicinal gene therapy and recombinant protein products for clinical trials. The intended use of the consumables is for the GMP production of these types of products both in upstream and downstream manufacturing processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf73b3f6-718b-4b86-9f7e-55454918b04d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bced2b7-a5b9-4b3d-b762-b93457c601ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,650 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£595,650 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERCELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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