Planning

Large volume human serum or human defibrinated plasma containing autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) at a titre >1000 IU/ml

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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Planning

11 Mar 2019 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Large volume human serum or human defibrinated plasma containing autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) at a titre >1000 IU/ml." This procurement involves acquiring 2,500 ml of human serum or defibrinated plasma and is classified under the CPV code 33141520, which pertains to plasma extracts. Interested suppliers should note that the engagement period ends on 28 March 2019, and relevant documents, including a market engagement notice, can be accessed through the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of clinical products, particularly those dealing with biological materials. Companies capable of providing certified human serum or plasma that meet specific testing and quality requirements would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a focus on viral marker negation and donor certification, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with these health standards will find this tender particularly relevant for growth in the healthcare supply sector.

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Notice Title

Large volume human serum or human defibrinated plasma containing autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) at a titre >1000 IU/ml

Notice Description

The agency is looking to purchase a 2500 ml volume of human serum or human defibrinated plasma containing autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) at a titre >1000 IU/ml. Essential requirements are as follows: - The volume must comprise units from different individual donors. - Units must be certified by the supplier to be negative for viral markers including, as a minimum, viral markers for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C - The concentration of anti-TPO must be reported by the supplier and be >1000 IU/mL as determined by an anti-TPO immunoassay. - Samples of a minimum volume, 2 ml, must be available to the customer free of charge for in-house testing to ensure material will be fit-for-purpose before continuing with any competition if required, i.e. tender/evaluations, or via direct award. - Donor units must be reserved while in-house testing takes place for a maximum time of 3 months. Desirable requirements are as follows: - Suppliers should be able to confirm if donors have refrained from taking supplements (e.g. Biotin) in the period leading up to their donation. If you can provide plasma or serum that meets these requirements, please email to Nawaz Habib (nawaz.habib@nibsc.org) to register an interest. If no submissions (by close of play 28 March 2019) of potential interest are received, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can supply this material.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41bc52d-1b85-4afa-871c-4d6e1cf6fafa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2398c039-09bf-491f-90d7-bc5c19989dff
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33141520 - Plasma extracts

33141560 - Human organs

33141570 - Human blood

33698000 - Clinical products

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

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
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nawaz.habib@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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